Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2024
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 18 safety recalls made by Nova Bus (US) Inc. in 2024. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 3, 2024
(Campaign #: CR5674)
Incorrectly Installed Wheelchair Securement System
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2024 LFS buses. The wheelchair securement system may have been installed with the attachment points in the incorrect locations.
NHTSA ID: 24V907000
Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
# of Units Affected: 24
Consequence Summary:
Incorrectly located attachment points may prevent the securement system from adequately restraining the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action:
Nova Bus will reinstall securement system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus at 1-866-870-2046. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5674.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
November 19, 2024
(Campaign #: CR5668)
Defective Coolant Sensor May Shut Down Engine
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2023 LFS Artic and 2022-2024 LFS buses. The coolant sensor could send a false signal, causing the engine to shut down.
NHTSA ID: 24V873000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 758
Consequence Summary:
An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, transferring passengers from the disabled bus can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Nova Bus will inspect and replace the coolant sensor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5668.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 80.74
November 5, 2024
(Campaign #: CR5635)
Seat Belt Not Retracting Properly/FMVSS 209
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2010-2020 LFS Artic and 2012-2024 LFS vehicles. The driver's seat belt may not retract properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
NHTSA ID: 24V647000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 1,570
Consequence Summary:
A seat belt that does not retract properly may result in a loose seat belt, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action:
Nova Bus will install additional seat stoppers to the driver's rear partition, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 4, 2025. Nova's number for this recall is CR5635. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 23V-350. Vehicles that were previously recalled under 23V-350 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 15.67
September 30, 2024
(Campaign #: CR5643)
Software Error May Cause a Loss of Drive Power
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS buses. A software error may cause the Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) to crash, disconnecting the high voltage batteries and causing a loss of drive power.
NHTSA ID: 24V727000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 40
Consequence Summary:
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Nova Bus will validate and update the VCU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5643.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 47.5
September 9, 2024
(Campaign #: CR5637)
Auxiliary Heater May Short Circuit
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2024 LFS and 2019-2023 LFS Artic buses. The auxiliary heater module may allow contaminants to enter the electronic controller, which can cause an electrical short. Additionally, the auxiliary heater may fail, causing the defrosting system to not function properly.
NHTSA ID: 24V657000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 208
Consequence Summary:
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, a windshield defrosting system that does not function properly can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Nova Bus will the auxiliary heater air intake, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5637.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 51.44
September 3, 2024
(Campaign #: CR5636)
Instrument Panel Malfunction/FMVSS 101
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2023 LFS Artic and 2023-2024 LFS vehicles. The instrument panel may fail to display the speedometer or incorrectly display warning lights, due to defective firmware. In addition, the firmware may result in a loss of drive power. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays."
NHTSA ID: 24V648000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 179
Consequence Summary:
An instrument panel that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash. A loss of drive power also increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Novas Bus will update the instrument panel firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2024. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5636.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 58.66
July 26, 2024
(Campaign #: CR5626)
Reduced Visibility from Glazing on Glass/FMVSS 205
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2023 LFS and 2019-2020 LFS Arctic buses. The glazing used on the glass windows may reduce the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."
NHTSA ID: 24V564000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 186
Consequence Summary:
Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Nova Bus will inspect the vehicles and replace the driver shield glazing as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5626.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
July 25, 2024
(Campaign #: CR5620)
Air Leak in Brake Chamber on Rear Axle
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2021 LFS and 2019 LFS Artic buses. The brake chamber on the rear axle may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in an air leak.
NHTSA ID: 24V559000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 166
Consequence Summary:
A brake chamber air leak may cause the brakes to engage unexpectedly, which can overheat the brakes and increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, unexpected braking can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Nova Bus will inspect and replace the brake chamber as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 02, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5620.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 53.01
July 25, 2024
(Campaign #: CR5619)
Air Leak in Brake Chamber on Rear Axle
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2016-2019 LFS and LFS Artic buses. The brake chamber on the rear axle may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in an air leak.
NHTSA ID: 24V558000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 534
Consequence Summary:
A brake chamber air leak may cause the brakes to engage unexpectedly, which can overheat the brakes and increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, unexpected braking can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Nova Bus will inspect and replace the brake chamber as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 02, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5619.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 25.47
July 8, 2024
(Campaign #: CR5615)
Parking Brake May Unintentionally Engage
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2021-2024 LFS and 2021-2023 LFS Artic buses. An air leak may occur in the parking brake valve and unintentionally engage the parking brake without activating the brake lights.
NHTSA ID: 24V518000
Component: PARKING BRAKE
# of Units Affected: 900
Consequence Summary:
A bus that stops suddenly without activating brake lights increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Nova Bus will inspect and tighten the parking brake air line connections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5615.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 84.44
July 8, 2024
(Campaign #: CR5616)
Incorrectly Aligned Windshield Wipers May Collide
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS buses. The windshield wiper arms may be incorrectly aligned, which can cause the wiper blades to collide.
NHTSA ID: 24V519000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 34
Consequence Summary:
Damaged wiper blades can reduce visibility in certain weather conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Nova Bus will inspect and realign the wiper blades, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5615.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 44.12
June 17, 2024
(Campaign #: CR5612)
Weld Failure Can Allow Door to Open While Driving
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2021 LFS buses. The welds may fail, allowing the rotary plate to separate from the door operator.
NHTSA ID: 24V449000
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
# of Units Affected: 7
Consequence Summary:
The separation can allow the passenger door to open while the bus is in motion, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Nova Bus will replace the door operator assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 12, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5612.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 0
June 7, 2024
(Campaign #: CR5605)
Engine Shutdown from Loose Ground Connection
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS buses. The ground connection on the bus bar in the HVAC roof unit may not be secured properly, which can result in an unexpected engine shutdown or an overheated ground connection.
NHTSA ID: 24V421000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 45
Consequence Summary:
An unexpected engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash. An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Nova Bus will inspect and tighten the ground connection on the bus bar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5605.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
May 10, 2024
(Campaign #: CR5595)
Secondary Fuel Filter Hoses May Disconnect
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS vehicles. Insufficient crimping may allow the secondary fuel filter hoses to disconnect and leak.
NHTSA ID: 24V328000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
# of Units Affected: 52
Consequence Summary:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Additionally, a lack of fuel can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will replace the secondary fuel filter hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 05, 2024. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5595.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: Yes
Completion Rate (%): 96.15
March 27, 2024
(Campaign #: CR5577)
Engine Coolant Return Hose May Fail
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2020-2024 LFS vehicles. The engine coolant return hose may fail, leaking coolant and causing an engine shutdown.
NHTSA ID: 24V231000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 653
Consequence Summary:
An unexpected engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, transferring passengers from the disabled bus can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Nova Bus will replace the engine coolant return hose, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 03, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus number for this recall is CR5577.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
March 17, 2024
(Campaign #: CR5570)
Improperly Tightened Nut May Cause Electrical Arc
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2021-2022 LFS Artic and 2021-2023 LFS buses. The alternator power cable nut may not have been tightened properly.
NHTSA ID: 24V203000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 608
Consequence Summary:
A loose nut can cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Nova will inspect and tighten the power cable nut as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5570.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 96.38
March 4, 2024
(Campaign #: CR5566)
Inoperative Battery Disconnect Switch
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS vehicles. Missing electrical components may prevent the battery disconnect switch from functioning.
NHTSA ID: 24V174000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 36
Consequence Summary:
An inoperative battery disconnect switch increases the risk of electrical shock and injury during maintenance and repairs.
Corrective Action:
Nova will install additional wiring and relay, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 15, 2024. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5566.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 2.78
January 19, 2024
(Campaign #: CR5546)
Door Windows Incorrectly Labeled/FMVSS 205
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2017-2019 LFS and LFS Artic buses. The driver's door windows may have been built with the incorrect prime glazing manufacturer DOT code mark. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."
NHTSA ID: 24V033000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 289
Consequence Summary:
An incorrect DOT code mark may result in the window being replaced with an incorrect type of glass, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Nova Bus will inspect the windows and either replace the windows or remove the incorrect marking, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 19, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus number for this recall is CR5546.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 84.08
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