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2013 Nova Bus LFS Artic: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2013 Nova Bus LFS Artic. The newest campaign is 26V355000. NHTSA received the report on 2 Jun 2026. The NHTSA record gives the component Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Low Pressure Warning / Switch. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 26V355000, in the NHTSA record

Nova Bus will update the firmware, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed by July 17, 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 CR5918. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2026.
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Recall campaigns

7 campaigns, newest first. 9,323 units in total.

  1. 26V355000Received . 5,662 units.

    Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Low Pressure Warning / Switch

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 1997-2002, 2005-2024 LFS, 2009-2014, and 2016 - 2024 LFS Artic transit buses. The low brake air pressure warning light may fail to illuminate when the engine is off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A low brake air pressure warning light that fails to illuminate when the engine is off will not alert the driver to a low brake pressure condition, increasing the risk of a crash if the parking brake is disengaged before starting the engine.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Nova Bus will update the firmware, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed by July 17, 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 CR5918. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2026.

    Report filed by Nova Bus (US) Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CR5918.

  2. 24V647000Received . 1,570 units.

    Seat Belts / Front

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Nova Bus (US) Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CR5635. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 22V323000Received . 307 units.

    Equipment

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2016-2020 LFS and 2013-2022 LFS Artic buses. The momentary STOP and YIELD text message board is duplicating the stop light and turn signal light signals. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The momentary text message board duplicating light signals may cause confusion, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Nova will coordinate with Prevost Service Centers to remove the momentary text message board duplicating light signals and associated equipment, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 27, 2022. Owners may contact Nova's customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5267/68/69.

    Report filed by Nova Bus (US) Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CR5267/68/69. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 18V829000Received . 337 units.

    Electrical System / Software

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Nova LFS Artic transit buses. A fault code in the engine may cause the vehicle to operate at zero velocity and lack of dampening reducing vehicle stability.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If there is a loss of vehicle stability, it can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Nova will notify owners, and dealers will update the Hubner ACU software, free of charge. The recall began December 6, 2018. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR4422.

    Report filed by Nova Bus. Manufacturer campaign number CR4422. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 16V412000Received . 914 units.

    Equipment

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Nova LFS and LFS Artic transit buses manufactured from June 18, 2012, through October 19, 2015. The affected transit buses have destinations signs that may not be properly secured and, as a result, the sign may fall.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If an sign falls, there is an increased risk of injury to anyone under or standing near the sign.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Nova will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the sign as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2016. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's recall number for this campaign is CR3539.

    Report filed by Nova Bus. Manufacturer campaign number CR3539. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 16V068000Received . 229 units.

    Electrical System / Wiring

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Nova LFS Artic transit buses manufactured from September 1, 2010, through April 30, 2015, and equipped with Allison transmissions. The main power cable within the energy guiding system (EGS) may have been incorrectly routed and, as a result, the cable may disconnect.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the main power cable disconnects, there will be a loss of power that could disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Nova will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the main power cable, re-routing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2016. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's recall number for this campaign is CR3590.

    Report filed by Nova Bus. Manufacturer campaign number CR3590. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 15V735000Received . 304 units.

    Structure / Body / Door

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Nova LFS and 2013-2015 LFS Artic transit buses. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optical sensor for the passenger counter system whose location may result in a passenger's arm being pinched between the passenger counter housing and the door.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A passenger could be injured if their arm is caught in the door.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Nova will notify owners, and dealers will install a longer protective cover over the passenger counter system and add a warning label, free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2015. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's numbers for this recall are CR3492 and CR3493.

    Report filed by Nova Bus. Manufacturer campaign number CR3492 and CR3493. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

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Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 20092
  2. 20104
  3. 20114
  4. 20125
  5. 20137
  6. 20149
  7. 201510
  8. 201612
  9. 201712
  10. 201810
  11. 201917
  12. 202015
  13. 202111
  14. 20229
  15. 20239
  16. 20243

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2013 Nova Bus LFS Artic: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/nova-bus/lfs-artic/2013/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
Nova Bus (US) Inc.

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2013 Nova Bus LFS Artic?
9,323 units in 7 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Nova Bus LFS Artic have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 37 recall campaigns for the Nova Bus LFS Artic, model years 2009 to 2024. 7 of them name the 2013 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2013 Nova Bus LFS Artic open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.