Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2025
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 12 safety recalls made by Nova Bus (US) Inc. in 2025. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 5, 2025
(Campaign #: ER25510)
Pump Failure May Cause Loss of Drive Power
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain Ametek MCP and ECP water pumps. The impeller shaft may be loose, causing the pump to fail.
NHTSA ID: 25E083000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 25
Consequence Summary:
A pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Nova Bus will inspect and replace the pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is ER25510.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
November 28, 2025
(Campaign #: CR5803)
Cooling Pump Failure May Cause Loss of Drive Power
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.
NHTSA ID: 25V822000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 8
Consequence Summary:
A cooling pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
November 10, 2025
(Campaign #: CR5818)
Seat Belt May Not Retract Properly/FMVSS 209
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."
NHTSA ID: 25V773000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 5
Consequence Summary:
A loose seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 0
October 14, 2025
(Campaign #: CR5805)
DOT Code Mark Missing from Driver's Door Window/FMVSS 205
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2020 LFS commercial buses. The driver's door windows may have been built with the prime glazing manufacturer DOT code mark missing. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials."
NHTSA ID: 25V696000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 2
Consequence Summary:
A missing 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 replace the glass panels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5805. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 30, 2026.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 26, 2025
(Campaign #: CR5752)
Coolant May Leak into Passenger Seating Area and Cause Injury
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2013 LFS transit buses. The coolant hoses routed through the HVAC roof unit may fail and leak coolant into the passenger seating area.
NHTSA ID: 25V553000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 24
Consequence Summary:
Hot coolant that leaks into the passenger seating area increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Nova Bus will inspect and replace the hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5752. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 18V117.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 0
July 22, 2025
(Campaign #: CR5746)
Steering Wheel May Turn Unintentionally
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2020-2023 LFS transit buses. The electric power steering system may be missing a check valve, allowing hydraulic pressure to turn the steering wheel without the driver's input.
NHTSA ID: 25V476000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 339
Consequence Summary:
A steering wheel that turns unintentionally increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
Nova Bus will install a check valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 11, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5746.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 0.88
June 11, 2025
(Campaign #: CR5732)
Turn Signal Indicators May Remain Illuminated/FMVSS 108
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS buses. A digital display firmware error may cause the instrument panel indicator lights to remain solidly illuminated even when the turn signal are off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 25V368000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 45
Consequence Summary:
A faulty indictor light, that cannot provide the driver with information about the status of the turn signals, increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Nova Bus will update the digital display firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 7, 2025. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5732.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 8.89
April 14, 2025
(Campaign #: CR5720)
Air Leak in Brake Chamber
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain ZF North America Knorr-Bresme 20/22-57 brake chambers, with part number K038830N00, sold as replacement parts for certain buses. The brake chamber may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in an air leak.
NHTSA ID: 25E027000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 2,090
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 replace the brake chambers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 21, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5720.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 0
April 7, 2025
(Campaign #: CR5719)
Loss of Drive Power
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS transit buses. The engine wiring harness may be the incorrect length, which can result in harness damage and a loss of drive power.
NHTSA ID: 25V213000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 45
Consequence Summary:
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Nova Bus will install a wire extension kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 3, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5719.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 3, 2025
(Campaign #: CR5687)
High Voltage Batteries May Short Circuit
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Nova Bus LFS transit buses. The high voltage batteries may have loose hardware that can fall inside the battery pack and create a short circuit.
NHTSA ID: 25V184000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 24
Consequence Summary:
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Nova Bus will replace the batteries, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2025. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5687.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 87.5
February 19, 2025
(Campaign #: CR5693)
Defective Coolant Sensor May Shut Down Engine
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain Casco engine coolant level sensors with part number N108036. The coolant sensor could send a false signal, causing the engine to shut down.
NHTSA ID: 25E012000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 223
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 replace the coolant sensor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 24, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5693.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 1.79
February 17, 2025
(Campaign #: CR5772)
Insufficient Number of Emergency Exits/FMVSS 217
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2006-2007 LFS transit buses. The buses may have been built with an incorrect number of emergency exits. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
NHTSA ID: 25V101000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 2
Consequence Summary:
An insufficient number of emergency exits can prevent or delay passengers from exiting during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Nova Bus will replace some windows with emergency exit windows, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 1 bus. Nova Bus will notify owners on or about 12/12/2025. Phase 2 will include 1 bus. Nova Bus will notify owners on or about 2/16/2026. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 866-870-2046. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5691.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 0
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