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2024–2025 Nova Bus LFS Recall: Emergency brake valve may have been improperly tightened

NHTSA campaign 26V604000 · Parking Brake · filed Sep 22, 2026 · verified Sep 27, 2026

Units reported
5
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Risk
Crash / injury
Owner letters
Expected Nov 21, 2026

The defect

Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2024-2025 LFS transit buses. The emergency brake valve may have been improperly tightened. A loose connection may cause an air leak and the unintentional activation of the parking brake.

The risk

The bus may suddenly slow or stop without the brake lights turning on, increasing the risk of a crash.

Check whether your specific vehicle is affected

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The fix — what to do

Nova Bus will inspect and properly tighten the air line connections as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 21, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5494.

Affected vehicles

MakeModelModel years
Nova BusLFS2024, 2025

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 26V604000 (manufacturer number CR5494). Data last verified Sep 27, 2026.