2024–2025 Nova Bus LFS Recall: Driver's seat belt may be pinched by the partition, preventing seat belt…
NHTSA campaign 25V773000 · Seat Belts · filed Nov 10, 2025 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2024-2025 LFS transit buses. The driver's seat belt may be pinched by the partition, preventing seat belt from retract properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
The risk
A loose seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Nova Bus will adjust the seat base plate, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5818. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 9, 2026.
Affected vehicles
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Other campaigns involving Nova Bus vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 25V773000 (manufacturer number CR5818). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.