2018 Nova Bus LFS: recalls and complaints

NHTSA advisory: do not driveCampaign 23V714000. NHTSA received the report on 25 Oct 2023. 514 units. Seats / Critical Fasteners

Remedy of campaign 23V714000, in the NHTSA record

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Nova Bus will inspect and replace the attachment hardware as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2023. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus number for this recall is CR5500.

NHTSA advisory: do not driveCampaign 22V845000. NHTSA received the report on 15 Nov 2022. 827 units. Steering / Critical Fasteners

Remedy of campaign 22V845000, in the NHTSA record

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Nova Bus will inspect and tighten the fasteners as an interim remedy. The permanent remedy, consisting of replacing and tightening new fasteners to increase the clamp load, is expected to be available November 30, 2022, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2022. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5342.

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NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns for the 2018 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.

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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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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

16 campaigns, newest first. 14,514 units in total.

26V3550002 Jun 2026Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Low Pressure Warning / Switch
26V18200024 Mar 2026Seat Belts / Front
26V07700010 Feb 2026Seats
24V6470005 Nov 2024Seat Belts / Front
24V55800025 Jul 2024Service Brakes, Air / Disc / Chamber
24V03300019 Jan 2024Structure / Body / Door
23V71400025 Oct 2023Seats / Critical FastenersAdvisory
23V60700031 Aug 2023Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers
23V35000017 May 2023Seat Belts / Front
22V9020007 Dec 2022Exterior Lighting
22V84500015 Nov 2022Steering / Critical FastenersAdvisory
22V32300011 May 2022Equipment
21V35100014 May 2021Fuel System, Diesel / Fuel Injection System / Fuel Rail
21V1510009 Mar 2021Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights
20V35400015 Jun 2020Electrical System / Software
19V2740005 Apr 2019Electrical System

26V355000Received 2 Jun 2026. 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.
26V182000Received 24 Mar 2026. 416 units.
Seat Belts / Front
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2016-2018, 2020, 2022-2023 LFS and 2019-2020 LFS Artic transit buses. The driver's seat belt tension-reliving device may fail to disengage without manual intervention. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Failure of the tension-reliving device may prevent the seat belt from properly restraining the driver, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Nova Bus will remove the seat belt tension-reliving device, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5873. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 23, 2026.
Report filed by Nova Bus (US) Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CR5873. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 May 2026.
26V077000Received 10 Feb 2026. 478 units.
Seats
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2013-2019 LFS and 2019-2020 LFS Artic transit buses equipped with Double Transversal seats. The passenger seat mounting rails may crack, causing the seat to detach and fall to the floor.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A seat that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to passengers in or near to the seat.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Nova Bus will replace the attachment brackets, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed by April 10, 2026. Owners will receive another notice once remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 4, 2026.
Report filed by Nova Bus (US) Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CR5858.
24V647000Received 5 Nov 2024. 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: 4 Jul 2025.
24V558000Received 25 Jul 2024. 534 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Disc / Chamber
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2016-2019 LFS and LFS Artic buses. The brake chamber on the rear axle may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in an air leak.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Nova Bus will inspect and replace the brake chamber as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 02, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5619.
Report filed by Nova Bus (US) Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CR5619. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Nov 2024.
24V033000Received 19 Jan 2024. 289 units.
Structure / Body / Door
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2017-2019 LFS and LFS Artic buses. The driver's door windows may have been built with the incorrect prime glazing manufacturer DOT code mark. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An incorrect 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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Nova Bus will inspect the windows and either replace the windows or remove the incorrect marking, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 19, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus number for this recall is CR5546.
Report filed by Nova Bus (US) Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CR5546. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Jul 2024.
23V714000Received 25 Oct 2023. 514 units.
Seats / Critical FastenersDo-not-drive advisory
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2015-2019 LFS and LFS Artic transit buses. The attachment hardware may have been incorrectly installed beneath the rear wheel well passenger seats, allowing the seat to detach from the frame.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A detached passenger seat may inadequately restrain a passenger during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Nova Bus will inspect and replace the attachment hardware as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2023. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus number for this recall is CR5500.
Report filed by Nova Bus (US) Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CR5500. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Dec 2023.
23V607000Received 31 Aug 2023. 1,189 units.
Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2017-2023 LFS and 2017-2022 LFS Artic transit buses. The 24-volt power cable and grounded mounting fastener that secures the fuse holder may short circuit.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An electrical short circuit can overheat the fuse holder and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Nova will insect, remove, and clean the fuse holder and cable lugs as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 7, 2023. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5445. This recall replaces and expands recall number 22V-416. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 22V-416 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Report filed by Nova Bus (US) Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CR5445. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Nov 2023.
23V350000Received 17 May 2023. 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: 14 Jul 2023.
22V902000Received 7 Dec 2022. 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: 31 Jan 2023.
22V845000Received 15 Nov 2022. 827 units.
Steering / Critical FastenersDo-not-drive advisory
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2018-2022 LFS and 2018-2021 LFS Artic buses equipped with a Bosch steering gear box. The steering gear box may have an insufficient clamp load, which may allow the mounting plate sub-assembly fasteners to loosen and possibly fall out.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Missing fasteners may cause a of a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Nova Bus will inspect and tighten the fasteners as an interim remedy. The permanent remedy, consisting of replacing and tightening new fasteners to increase the clamp load, is expected to be available November 30, 2022, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2022. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5342.
Report filed by Nova Bus (US) Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CR5342. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Nov 2022.
22V323000Received 11 May 2022. 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: 27 Jun 2022.
21V351000Received 14 May 2021. 644 units.
Fuel System, Diesel / Fuel Injection System / Fuel Rail
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Nova Bus is recalling certain 2016-2020 LFS and LFS Artic vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 9, 2021. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682.
Report filed by Nova Bus. Manufacturer campaign number CR5120E. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Jul 2021.
21V151000Received 9 Mar 2021. 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 May 2021.
20V354000Received 15 Jun 2020. 55 units.
Electrical System / Software
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2016-2019 LFS buses. The safety mechanism that automatically re-opens the pneumatic rear passenger door in case of an obstruction may be inactive under certain conditions, allowing the doors to continue to close.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The rear doors may continue to close while an occupant is in the doorway, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Nova will notify owners and will update the software for the safety mechanism, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2020. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682.
Report filed by Nova Bus. Manufacturer campaign number CR4916E. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Jul 2020.
19V274000Received 5 Apr 2019. 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: 21 May 2019.

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Recall Register. 2018 Nova Bus LFS: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/nova-bus/lfs/2018/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

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 2018 Nova Bus LFS?: 14,514 units in 16 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. 16 of them name the 2018 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2018 Nova Bus LFS open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.