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2023 Nova Bus LFS Artic: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2023 Nova Bus LFS Artic. The newest campaign is 26V573000. NHTSA received the report on 3 Sep 2026. The NHTSA record gives the component Engine and Engine Cooling / Cooling System. 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, 26V573000, in the NHTSA record

Nova Bus will inspect and replace the coolant sensor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 2, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5936. This recall supersedes Recall 24V873. Vehicles repaired under the previous recall will need the new repair completed.
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Recall campaigns

9 campaigns, newest first. 9,390 units in total.

  • 26V573000Engine and Engine Cooling / Cooling System
  • 26V355000Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Low Pressure Warning / Switch
  • 24V873000Engine and Engine Cooling / Cooling System
  • 24V657000Equipment / Electrical
  • 24V648000Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
  • 24V518000Parking Brake / Conventional / Air
  • 23V781000Structure / Interior Panels / Sun Visor
  • 23V763000Equipment / Appliance / Air Conditioner
  • 23V482000Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft

  1. 26V573000Received . 928 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling / Cooling System

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2023-2024 LFS Artic and 2022-2024 LFS buses. The coolant sensor could send a false signal, causing the engine to shut down.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Nova Bus will inspect and replace the coolant sensor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 2, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5936. This recall supersedes Recall 24V873. Vehicles repaired under the previous recall will need the new repair completed.

    Report filed by Nova Bus (US) Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CR5936.

  2. 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.

  3. 24V873000Received . 758 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling / Cooling System

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

    Report filed by Nova Bus (US) Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CR5668. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 24V657000Received . 208 units.

    Equipment / Electrical

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

    Report filed by Nova Bus (US) Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CR5637. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 24V648000Received . 179 units.

    Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel

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

    Report filed by Nova Bus (US) Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CR5636. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 24V518000Received . 900 units.

    Parking Brake / Conventional / Air

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A bus that stops suddenly without activating brake lights increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Nova Bus (US) Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CR5615. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 23V781000Received . 2 units.

    Structure / Interior Panels / Sun Visor

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2023 LFS and LFS Artic transit buses. The sun visor may detach and fall from the bracket.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A detached sun visor can distract the driver or obstruct the view through the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Nova Bus will inspect and repair the sun visor fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 11, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus number for this recall is CR5512.

    Report filed by Nova Bus (US) Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CR5512. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 23V763000Received . 339 units.

    Equipment / Appliance / Air Conditioner

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2020-2023 LFS and LFS Artic transit buses. The brackets retaining the Mobile Climate Control HVAC Unit could fail and allow the unit to detach from the bus.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An HVAC unit that detaches from a bus can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Nova Bus will inspect the existing brackets and install additional brackets, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2023. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6882. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5508.

    Report filed by Nova Bus (US) Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CR5508. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  9. 23V482000Received . 414 units.

    Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2019-2023 LFS and LFS Artic transit buses. The transmission yoke may separate, resulting in driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect the output yoke bolts, and if necessary, tighten loose output yoke bolts, free of charge. Phase 1 will include 2019-2023 LFS vehicles. Nova notified dealers on 10/03/2024 and notified Phase 1 owners on 10/27/2024. Phase 2 will include 2019-2020 LFS Artic vehicles. Interim letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 27, 2023. A second notice will be mailed to Phase 2 owners once the remedy is available, expected in January 2025. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5442.

    Report filed by Nova Bus (US) Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CR5442. 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.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

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. 2023 Nova Bus LFS Artic: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/nova-bus/lfs-artic/2023/. 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 2023 Nova Bus LFS Artic?
9,390 units in 9 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. 9 of them name the 2023 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2023 Nova Bus LFS Artic open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.