Nova Bus Nova LFS recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Nova Bus Nova LFS, newest first. Last verified Sep 14, 2026.
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- Nov 5, 2015Crash risk2013–2015 Nova Bus LFS, 2013–2015 Nova Bus LFS Artic, 2010–2012 Nova Bus Nova LFS — Structure
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Nova LFS and 2013-2015 LFS Artic transit buses. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optical sensor for the passenger counter system whose location may result in a passenger's arm being pinched between the passenger counter housing and the door.
15V735000 · 304 units · Nova Bus
- Jun 5, 2015Crash risk2001–2004 Nova Bus Nova LFS — Parking Brake
Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 LFS buses manufactured January 1, 2001, to December 31, 2004. The affected vehicles have certain air hoses that may have been incorrectly connected to the R14 valve, causing a delay when applying the parking brake.
15V350000 · 250 units · Nova Bus
- Feb 9, 2015Crash risk2008 Nova Bus Nova LFS — Visibility
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2008 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2008. Surrounding material may interfere with opening of the emergency exit windows, making them more difficult to open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
15V076000 · 5 units · Nova Bus
- Feb 9, 2015Fire risk2007–2009 Nova Bus Nova LFS — Electrical System
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2009. A power feed cable in the battery compartment may have been incorrectly routed and clipped. As a result, the battery cable may prematurely wear and short to ground.
15V077000 · 35 units · Nova Bus
- Feb 9, 2015Crash risk2006–2007 Nova Bus Nova LFS — Structure
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to December 31, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the rear exit door controls may not function properly.
15V075000 · 17 units · Nova Bus
- Feb 9, 2015Fire risk2009 Nova Bus Nova LFS — Electrical System
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2009 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1, 2009, to December 31, 2009. The affected buses may have an incorrectly wired main power relay circuit, causing the circuit protection to be defeated.
15V078000 · 5 units · Nova Bus
- Feb 9, 2015Crash risk2007 Nova Bus Nova LFS — Service Brakes, Air
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2007 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2007. Two wires in the antilock brake system (ABS) connector may be reversed, and the ABS may be disabled.
15V074000 · 5 units · Nova Bus
- Feb 9, 2015Fire risk2007 Nova Bus Nova LFS — Engine and Engine Cooling
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2007 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the band clamp on the flex pipe between the turbocharger and the diesel particulate filter may be incorrectly located allowing the exhaust pipe to leak hot exhaust gases onto nearby components.
15V073000 · 10 units · Nova Bus
- Feb 9, 2015Crash risk2009 Nova Bus Nova LFS — Service Brakes, Air
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2009 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1, 2009, to December 31, 2009. In the affected buses, the brake hose fitting crimping ring may have been damaged and, as a result, the crimping ring may fail where the brake hose attaches to the air brake chamber.
15V079000 · 5 units · Nova Bus
- Feb 6, 2015Crash risk2006 Nova Bus Nova LFS — Service Brakes, Air
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2006 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to December 31, 2006. In the affected vehicles, the air lines for the rear brake system may have an incorrectly positioned retaining ring (ferrule).
15V072000 · 16 units · Nova Bus
- Feb 6, 2015Crash risk2009–2010 Nova Bus Nova LFS — Power Train
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1, 2009, to December 31, 2010 with ZFAV132 rear axles. The affected vehicles may have been produced with rear axle half shafts that received an inadequate surface treatment which may result in axle shaft failure.
15V071000 · 30 units · Nova Bus
- Dec 3, 2014Crash risk2012 Nova Bus Nova LFS — Seats
Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2012 LFS transit buses manufactured June 27, 2012, to October 15, 2012, and equipped with slim flip-up seats. In the affected vehicles, the anchor rivnut may not properly secure one end of the seat to the bus wall.
14V769000 · 7 units · Nova Bus
- Jun 30, 2014Fire risk2013–2014 Nova Bus LFS, 2010–2012 Nova Bus Nova LFS — Electrical System
Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 LFS transit buses manufactured June 2010 to June 2014. In the affected vehicles, the terminal on the postive alternator cable may fracture causing the cable to arc to other components.
14V381000 · 734 units · Nova Bus
- Jun 30, 2014Crash risk2013 Nova Bus LFS, 2004–2012 Nova Bus Nova LFS — Service Brakes, Air
Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2004 and 2006-2013 LFS transit buses. Due to a programming error in the vehicle control unit, the ABS malfunction light may not illuminate if the ABS control unit loses power. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."
14V380000 · 796 units · Nova Bus
- Dec 19, 2013Fire risk2009–2012 Nova Bus Nova LFS — Electrical System
Nova Bus is recalling certain 2009-2012 model year LFS and LFS HEV transit buses equipped with Sure Power DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
13V642000 · 264 units · Nova Bus
- Nov 23, 2012Crash risk2010 Nova Bus Nova LFS — Visibility
Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2010 LFS transit buses manufactured June 10, 2010, through November 11, 2010; and equipped with flush mounted windows and Ricon 3-Minute Urban Transit Bus egress window sets. The composition of the material used to cast the handles is incorrect resulting in embrittlement of the handle and a reduction in material strength. The handle(s) on the emergency egress passenger windows may break before the window latch is released.
12V549000 · 26 units · Nova Bus
- Jul 16, 2012Crash risk2012 Nova Bus Nova LFS — Service Brakes
Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2012 Nova LFS transit buses equipped with certain Bendix brake valves, treadle assemblies, and/or plunger kits.The brake valve plunger may fracture after brake application, resulting in reduced brake pedal angle and travel. This condition may limit the driver's ability to deliver full pressure from the foot brake valve. There is also the potential that the brake plunger could become lodged and prevent the release of the service brakes.
12V334000 · 15 units · NOVA BUS
- Nov 1, 2011Fire risk2010 Nova Bus Nova LFS — Engine and Engine Cooling
NOVA BUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 LFS BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH A CUMMINS ISB, ISX, ISC OR ISL DIESEL ENGINE. THE V-BAND CLAMP ASSEMBLY, PART NUMBERS Q187684, Q187685, AND Q187686, USED TO CONNECT THE INLET AND OUTLET CONE SECTIONS TO THE DIESEL OXIDATION CATALYST (DOC)/DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) INCLUDE A T-BOLT WHICH CAN FRACTURE AND FAIL WHEN SUBJECTED TO STRESS OR LOAD. A FRACTURE OR FAILURE OF THE T-BOLT MAY CAUSE THE CLAMP TO LOOSEN AND THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS ATTACHED TO THE DOC/DPF HOUSING TO DISCONNECT.
11V525000 · 20 units · NOVA BUS INCORPORATED
- Mar 10, 2011Crash risk2009 Nova Bus Nova LFS — Steering
NOVA BUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 LFS 40 FT AND LFS 60 FT TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 31, 2009, THROUGH FEBRUARY 11, 2011. AN INSUFFICIENT TORQUE WAS APPLIED TO THE DRAG LINK ATTACHMENT BOLTS DURING PRODUCTION. THE DRAG LINK COULD BECOME DETACHED FROM THE STEERING LINKAGE, CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
11V158000 · 198 units · NOVA BUS INCORPORATED
- Jul 12, 2010Crash risk2007–2010 Nova Bus Nova LFS — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
NOVA BUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ATC (AUTOMATIC TRACTION CONTROL) SYSTEM AND V-BEA MULTIPLEXING SYSTEM MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2, 2007 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010. THE ATC SYSTEM MAY INADVERTENTLY ACTIVATE WHENEVER THE PARKING BRAKE OR THE BRAKE INTERLOCK IS APPLIED, SINCE THE VEHICLE'S MULTIPLEX PROGRAM DID NOT CORRECTLY SEND THE PARKING BRAKE OR INTERLOCK SIGNAL TO THE ATC SYSTEM. THE ATC SYSTEM COULD MISINTERPRET THIS SITUATION AS WHEEL SPIN, SUBSEQUENTLY APPLYING AND RELEASING THE APPLIED BRAKES. THE VEHICLE COULD THEN MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY.
10V324000 · 139 units · NOVA BUS INCORPORATED
- May 20, 2010Crash risk2009–2010 Nova Bus Nova LFS — Engine and Engine Cooling
NOVA BUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 NOVA LFS 40 FT AND MODEL YEAR 2010 NOVA LFS 60 FT T-DRIVE TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 27, 2007 THROUGH NOVEMBER 11, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISL OR ISB ENGINES. THE BOLTS ON THE ENGINE CRADLE WERE NOT TORQUED ACCORDING TO APPROPRIATE SPECIFICATIONS.
10V216000 · 157 units · NOVA BUS
- Apr 6, 2010Safety2007–2010 Nova Bus Nova LFS — Engine and Engine Cooling
NOVA BUS HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 LFS BUSES EQUIPPED WITH MODINE ROOF MOUNTED RADIATOR. THE WRONG TYPE OF O-RING WAS INSTALLED AT THE LOCATIONS BY THE RADIATOR MANUFACTURER, MODINE. THE O-RINGS MUST BE VITON TYPE O-RINGS.
10V132000 · 104 units · NOVA BUS INCORPORATED
- Mar 5, 2010Safety2009–2010 Nova Bus Nova LFS — Fuel System, Other
NOVA BUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 LFS 40 FOOT TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ENGINES. IMPROPER FUEL UNIT WAS INSTALLED.
10V082000 · 9 units · NOVA BUS INCORPORATED
- Dec 29, 2009Crash risk2009 Nova Bus Nova LFS — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
NOVA BUS IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2009 LFS BUSES EQUIPPED WITH Q'STRAINT MAX MOBILITY DEVICE REMOTE RELEASE BELTS USED ON AMERICAN INSIGHT TRANSVERSE FLIP UP SEATS WITH BUILD DATES BETWEEN OCTOBER 2008 AND OCTOBER 2009. THESE DEVICES ARE USED TO RESTRAIN PASSENGERS USING MOBILITY AID PRODUCTS. THE MOBILITY DEVICE RESTRAINT BELTS MAY NOT LOCK AS DESIGNED, AND MAY FAIL TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE PASSENGER AND THE MOBILITY DEVICE.
09V494000 · 101 units · NOVA BUS INCORPORATED
- Dec 18, 2009Fire risk2004–2009 Nova Bus Nova LFS — Interior Lighting
NOVA BUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2009 LFS TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH LUMINATOR HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGNS. THE CONNECTOR BOARD CAN CORRODE DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE UNDER THE CONNECTOR.
09V485000 · 8 units · NOVA BUS INCORPORATED
- Apr 1, 2008Fire risk2003–2006 Nova Bus Nova LFS — Engine and Engine Cooling
NOVA BUS IS RECALLING 19 MY 2003-2006 LFS TRANSIT BUSES BUILT WITH CUMMINS ISL ENGINES WHICH WERE EQUIPPED WITH CM850 FUEL SYSTEMS. THE ENGINE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINES FROM THE ENGINE HIGH PRESSURE PUMP TO THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL ARE PRONE TO FAILURE. FAILURE TYPICALLY OCCURS AT OR UNDER THE FUEL LINE FITTING ATTACHMENTS.
08V150000 · 19 units · NOVA BUS INCORPORATED
- Feb 1, 2007Fire risk1998–2002 Nova Bus Nova LFS — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 40 ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSOR WHEEL AND BACKPLATE CAN BREAK ALLOWING LUBRICATING OIL TO SPILL ONTO THE ENGINE.
07V027000 · 384 units · NOVA BUS INCORPORATED