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2025 Nova Bus Lfs recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Nova Bus Lfs, spanning 3 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns3not VIN-specific
Component groups3distinct top-level categories
Latest recordMarch 31, 2026report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2025 Nova Bus Lfs recall campaigns

The 2025 Nova Bus Lfs report contains 3 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 26V206000 dated March 31, 2026.
CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 26V206000

Component
VISIBILITY
Report received
March 31, 2026
Potential units
13campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2025 LFS and 2024 LFS Artic transit buses. Inadequate adhesion around the window frame may cause the glass to detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release.".

Why it matters: The glass can fall out of the frame, increasing the risk of ejection and injury during a crash. Detached window glass can also become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Nova Bus will inspect and replace the glass as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed May 29, 2026. Owners will receive another notice once remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5877. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 25, 2026.

Owner notification: Date not reported · Filing manufacturer: Nova Bus (US) Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 25V822000

Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Report received
November 28, 2025
Potential units
8campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2021 and 2024-2025 LFS transit buses. The impeller shaft may be loose, causing the cooling pump to fail.

Why it matters: A cooling pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Nova Bus will inspect and replace the pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2026.Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5803. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 27, 2026.

Owner notification: February 3, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Nova Bus (US) Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 25V773000

Component
SEAT BELTS
Report received
November 10, 2025
Potential units
5campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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.".

Why it matters: A loose seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification: December 12, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Nova Bus (US) Inc.

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2025 Nova Bus Lfs?

The most frequent component groups in 2025 Nova Bus Lfs campaign records are Seat Belts (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1), Visibility (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Seat Belts1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Visibility1