2025 Nova BUS LFS recalls

• Structure#2026228May 12, 2026

  1,284 units affected

  Issue: On certain transit buses, the plastic glazing panel on the interior door separating the driver from the passengers may not have the required marking. As a result, the missing information could lead you to install the wrong panel. Canadian regulations require a marking to identify the type of glazing panel used. Safety Risk: An incorrect panel could reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to replace the plastic glazing panel with one that has the correct markings.

• Structure#2026152March 31, 2026

  472 units affected

  Issue: On certain buses, the passenger window(s) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the glass could loosen and detach from the window frame(s). Safety Risk: A glass panel that detaches from the bus could create a hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loose glass panel could create an increased risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect and, if necessary, replace the windows(s).

• Seats And Restraints#2026137March 24, 2026

  528 units affected

  Issue: On certain transit buses, the driver's seat belt tension-relieving device may not have been installed properly. As a result, the seat belt may not work properly in a crash, and the buses may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations. Safety Risk: A seat belt that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Nova Bus recommends not to use the seat belt tension-relieving device until the recall repairs have been completed. Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to remove the seat belt tension-relieving device.

• Accessories#2026135March 24, 2026

  131 units affected

  Issue: On certain transit buses, the pivot shaft for the driver protection barrier may not have been adjusted properly. As a result, the barrier door could detach and fall. Safety Risk: A protection barrier door that falls could create the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to adjust the upper pivot shaft for the driver protection barrier.

• Engine#2026107March 10, 2026

  437 units affected

  Issue: On certain transit buses, the recall repairs completed during Transport Canada recall no. 2025-539 may not be effective. As a result, a second inspection and/or repair is required. This recall is for coolant pumps installed on certain transit buses or sold as a replacement part. On certain transit buses, the cooling pumps for the electrical and/or mechanical cooling packages could fail and cause a loss of power to the wheels. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2025-539. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A bus that is disabled could result in a transfer of passengers in an uncontrolled environment, which may create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect and, if necessary, replace the cooling pump(s).

• Structure#2026068February 17, 2026

  75 units affected

  Issue: On certain transit buses, the fasteners for the driver protection barrier may not have been tightened properly and could loosen. If this happens, the barrier could detach and fall. Safety Risk: A protection barrier door that falls could create the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to secure the fasteners properly.

• Structure#2026006January 13, 2026

  323 units affected

  Issue: On certain transit buses, the emergency exit window latch could fail. As a result, the emergency exit window could open during a crash or be difficult to open in an emergency. Safety Risk: An emergency exit window that opens in a crash could increase the risk of injury. An emergency exit that's difficult to open could slow your exit from the bus in an emergency and increase the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to repair the emergency exit window latch.

• Powertrain#2025699December 18, 2025

  16 units affected

  Issue: On certain electric transit buses, a software problem could cause a sudden loss of power to the wheels. Safety Risk: A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A bus that is disabled could result in a transfer of passengers in an uncontrolled environment, which may create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to update the vehicle software.

• Structure#2025671December 5, 2025

  62 units affected

  Issue: On certain transit buses, the upper bracket that supports the glass panel on the interior door separating the driver from the passengers could fail. If this happens, the glass panel could fall into the passenger area. Safety Risk: Glass that falls into the passenger area could increase the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to replace the upper bracket for the glass panel.

• Fuel System#2025632November 17, 2025

  140 units affected

  Issue: This recall is for plastic diesel fuel tanks on certain transit buses or sold as a replacement part. On certain transit buses, the plastic diesel tank may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the tank could crack and leak diesel fuel. Safety Risk: A diesel fuel leak could create a hazard for others by making the road slippery. This could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to replace the diesel fuel tank.

• Structure#2025555October 14, 2025

  58 units affected

  Issue: On certain transit buses, the circular window glass on the interior door separating the driver from the passengers may not have the required marking. As a result, the missing information could lead you to install the wrong type of glass. Canadian regulations require a marking to identify the type of glass used. Safety Risk: An incorrect window glass could reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Action: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to replace the glass panel with one that has the correct markings.

• Fuel System#2025540October 9, 2025

  395 units affected

  Issue: On certain transit buses, the O-ring for the fuel management module could fail and cause a compressed natural gas (CNG) leak. If this happens, the gas detection alarm could cause the engine to shut down. Note: This recall only affects buses equipped with a CNG engine. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A bus that is disabled could result in a transfer of passengers in an uncontrolled environment, which may create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to replace the O-ring in the fuel management module.

• Engine#2025539October 9, 2025

  269 units affected

  This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2026-107. Issue: On certain transit buses, the cooling pumps for the electrical and/or mechanical cooling packages could fail and cause a loss of power to the wheels. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A bus that is disabled could result in a transfer of passengers in an uncontrolled environment, which may create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect and, if necessary, replace the cooling pump(s).

• Steering#2025384July 22, 2025

  630 units affected

  Issue: Under certain conditions, the electric power steering motor could shut down. As a result, pressure from the power steering pump could return and cause the steering wheel to move suddenly. Note: This recall only affects buses equipped with an electric power steering system. Safety Risk: A steering wheel that moves suddenly could increase the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to install a check valve at the power steering pump inlet.

• Electrical#2025347June 23, 2025

  23 units affected

  Issue: On certain LFS electric buses, a software problem could cause a sudden loss of power to the wheels. Safety Risk: A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to update the electric motor software.

• Lights And Instruments#2025341June 17, 2025

  219 units affected

  Issue: On certain transit buses, a software problem could cause the instrument cluster not to work. As a result, you may not be able to see certain information about the bus, including the speedometer, certain warning lights and malfunction tell-tales. This problem could also cause a loss of power to the wheels. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2024-500. Buses that were repaired under that recall don't require this repair. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a speedometer, warnings lights and tell-tales that don't work properly could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to update the instrument cluster software.

• Lights And Instruments#2025304June 3, 2025

  182 units affected

  Issue: On certain transit buses, a software problem could cause a turn signal indicator light to stay on instead of flashing when a turn signal is used. As a result, the buses may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations. Safety Risk: A turn signal indicator that doesn't work properly could create confusion and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect and, if necessary, update the digital display software.

• Lights And Instruments#2025287May 27, 2025

  178 units affected

  Issue: On certain transit buses, a software problem could cause a turn signal indicator to turn on even if the turn signals aren't being used. As a result, the buses may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations. Safety Risk: A turn signal indicator that doesn't work properly could create confusion and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect and, if necessary, update the speedometer software.

Canadian data updated August 24, 2026

• VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR:CRITICAL FASTENERS#26V206000March 31, 2026

  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."

  Risk: 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.

• ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP#25V822000November 28, 2025

  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.

  Risk: 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.

• SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE#25V773000November 10, 2025

  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."

  Risk: 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.