2021 Nova Bus LFS recalls and problems
The 2021 Nova Bus LFS has 23 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Nova Bus dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2021 Nova Bus LFS vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2021 Nova Bus LFS recalls
Recall 26V-355: Service Brakes, Air
Problem: 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."
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Recall 26V-300: Visibility, Structure
Problem: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2020 LFS Artic and 2019-2023 LFS transit buses. The driver's speaker hole door may have been built with the prime glazing manufacturer DOT code mark missing. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials."
Risk: A missing DOT code mark may result in the door being replaced with the incorrect type of plastic, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nova Bus will replace the plastic panel door, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5884. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 23, 2026.
Recall 25V-822: Engine and Engine Cooling
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Recall 25V-476: Steering
Problem: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2020-2023 LFS transit buses. The electric power steering system may be missing a check valve, allowing hydraulic pressure to turn the steering wheel without the driver's input.
Risk: A steering wheel that turns unintentionally increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Nova Bus will install a check valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 11, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5746.
Recall 24V-647: Seat Belts
Problem: 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."
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Recall 24V-657: Equipment, Visibility
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Recall 24V-564: Visibility
Problem: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2023 LFS and 2019-2020 LFS Arctic buses. The glazing used on the glass windows may reduce the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."
Risk: Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nova Bus will inspect the vehicles and replace the driver shield glazing as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5626.
Recall 24V-559: Service Brakes, Air
Problem: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2021 LFS and 2019 LFS Artic buses. The brake chamber on the rear axle may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in an air leak.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 CR5620.
Recall 24V-518: Parking Brake
Problem: 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.
Risk: A bus that stops suddenly without activating brake lights increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Recall 24V-449: Latches/Locks/Linkages
Problem: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2021 LFS buses. The welds may fail, allowing the rotary plate to separate from the door operator.
Risk: The separation can allow the passenger door to open while the bus is in motion, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Nova Bus will replace the door operator assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 12, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5612.
Recall 24V-231: Engine and Engine Cooling
Problem: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2020-2024 LFS vehicles. The engine coolant return hose may fail, leaking coolant and causing an engine shutdown.
Risk: An unexpected engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, transferring passengers from the disabled bus can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Nova Bus will replace the engine coolant return hose, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 03, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus number for this recall is CR5577.
Recall 24V-203: Electrical System
Problem: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2021-2022 LFS Artic and 2021-2023 LFS buses. The alternator power cable nut may not have been tightened properly.
Risk: A loose nut can cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Nova will inspect and tighten the power cable nut as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5570.
Recall 23V-763: Equipment
Problem: 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.
Risk: An HVAC unit that detaches from a bus can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Recall 23V-762: Exterior Lighting
Problem: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2021-2023 LFS transit buses equipped with a directional foot switch. The turn signals may intermittently become inoperative.
Risk: Inoperative turn signals may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nova Bus will inspect and repair the directional foot switch wiring, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2023. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5507.
Recall 23V-607: Electrical System
Problem: 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.
Risk: An electrical short circuit can overheat the fuse holder and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
Fix: 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.
Older recalls
| Recall | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V-482 | Jul 12, 2023 | Power Train | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| 23V-350 | May 17, 2023 | Seat Belts | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| 22V-902 | Dec 7, 2022 | Exterior Lighting | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| 22V-845 | Nov 15, 2022 | Do not driveSteering | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| 22V-416 | Jun 13, 2022 | Electrical System, Engine and Engine Cooling | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| 21V-929 | Nov 26, 2021 | Electrical System, Structure | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| 21V-151 | Mar 9, 2021 | Exterior Lighting | Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2008-2021 LFS Buses. |
| 20V-568 | Sep 21, 2020 | Steering | Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2020 Nova Bus LFS transit buses. |
Other Nova Bus LFS years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 Nova Bus LFS have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 23 recalls for the 2021 Nova Bus LFS: 26V-355 (service brakes, air), 26V-300 (visibility, structure), 25V-822 (engine and engine cooling), 25V-476 (steering), 24V-647 (seat belts) and more. Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Nova Bus recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Nova Bus dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.