Recall Register

2012 Nova Bus LFS: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2012 Nova Bus LFS. 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.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

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

9 campaigns, newest first. 10,645 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. 23V350000Received . 166 units.

    Seat Belts / Front

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2012-2022 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
    Dealers will adjust the recline angle of the seat-back rest, or add a spacer on the driver's seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5419.

    Report filed by Nova Bus (US) Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CR5419. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 23V277000Received . 40 units.

    Structure / Emergency / Escape/Egress/Exit

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2014 LFS and 2012-2013 LFS Artic transit buses. The emergency exit window release and label may have been installed in the incorrect location. In addition, the emergency exit window opening may be insufficient. 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."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    In an emergency, the incorrect placement of the window exit release and label instructions or the insufficient window opening may prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Nova Bus will either remove the emergency exit window feature, and/or relocate the release mechanism, label, and chime cord stop-request system, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2023. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5415.

    Report filed by Nova Bus (US) Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CR5415. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 22V902000Received . 519 units.

    Exterior Lighting

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2010-2021 LFS and 2009-2012 LFS Artic transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with non-standard color auxiliary lights which may impair the effectiveness of the standard lighting equipment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The colorful lighting may cause confusion by distracting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will remove the non-standard color lights, or replace them with white lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2023. Owners may contact Nova's customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5350/5351.

    Report filed by Nova Bus (US) Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CR5350/5351. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 21V151000Received . 123 units.

    Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2008-2021 LFS Buses. The center-line height of the brake lights and tail lights is too high, exceeding the maximum height standard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Reduced visibility of the brake and tail lights can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Nova will notify owners, and provide instructions for interchanging the positions of the brake light and tail light components with the turn signal light components, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 2021. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682.

    Report filed by Nova Bus. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 19V274000Received . 1,221 units.

    Electrical System

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2011-2019 LFS city buses. The engine door fan electrical connector may not be able to handle the required current and may overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Nova will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector, free of charge. The recall began May 21, 2019. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR4595.

    Report filed by Nova Bus. Manufacturer campaign number CR4595. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 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: .

  9. 16V191000Received . 430 units.

    Seats

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Nova LFS transit buses manufactured from August 10, 2010, through November 5, 2015. The affected seats have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the seat belt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash increasing their risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Nova will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats for missing welds. If missing welds are found, the seats will be repaired, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2016. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's recall number for this campaign is CR3632.

    Report filed by Nova Bus. Manufacturer campaign number CR3632. 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. 19971
  2. 19981
  3. 19991
  4. 20001
  5. 20011
  6. 20021
  7. 20051
  8. 20062
  9. 20072
  10. 20082
  11. 20092
  12. 20104
  13. 20115
  14. 20129
  15. 201316
  16. 201414
  17. 201514
  18. 201617
  19. 201718
  20. 201816
  21. 201922
  22. 202021
  23. 202123
  24. 202234
  25. 202333
  26. 202413
  27. 20255

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. 2012 Nova Bus LFS: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/nova-bus/lfs/2012/. 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
29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
15 May 2019
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 2012 Nova Bus LFS?
10,645 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 have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 72 recall campaigns for the Nova Bus LFS, model years 1997 to 2025. 9 of them name the 2012 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2012 Nova Bus LFS open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.