No complaints are listed for the 2020 Nova BUS LFS. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as NOVA BUS LFS.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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21 recalls. Showing the latest 10 of 21.
Date: 2026-06-02. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: 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." (excerpt)
Consequence: 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. (excerpt)
Remedy: 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 (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2026-05-12. Systems: STRUCTURE, VISIBILITY.
Defect: 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." (excerpt)
Consequence: 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. (excerpt)
Remedy: Nova Bus will replace the plastic panel door, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed by July 7, 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 CR5884. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be sea (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2026-03-24. Systems: SEAT BELTS.
Defect: 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: 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: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2025-10-14. Systems: VISIBILITY.
Defect: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2020 LFS commercial buses. The driver's door windows 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."
Consequence: A missing 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: Nova Bus will replace the glass panels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5805. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 30, 2026.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2025-07-22. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A steering wheel that turns unintentionally increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-11-05. Systems: SEAT BELTS.
Defect: 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: 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: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-09-09. Systems: EQUIPMENT, VISIBILITY.
Defect: 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: 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: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-07-26. Systems: VISIBILITY.
Defect: 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."
Consequence: Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-07-25. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-03-27. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An unexpected engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, transferring passengers from the disabled bus can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
70 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 28 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 20 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 17 |
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| STEERING | 7 |
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| STRUCTURE | 7 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 3 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 2 |
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| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 2 |
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10252140
Date: 2024-03-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Battery Unbalanced Light Logic with AGM Battery.
10252139
Date: 2024-03-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
The Parker PHD70 display might freeze or not work properly.
10251113
Date: 2024-02-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
The Cabin Coolant Level Sensors for the LOW and HIGH levels are swapped.
10250586
Date: 2024-02-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Crank case vent (CCV) hoses may get damaged over time.
10250585
Date: 2024-02-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Battery tray structure cracks due to thin sheet metal.
10248305
Date: 2023-12-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Driver barrier door stanchion hardware loose, missing, or broken.
10247617
Date: 2023-12-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Battery Tray Structure Cracks. Battery hold downs may slip between batteries.
10247614
Date: 2023-12-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Improved durability of engine-side heat exchanger hoses.
10247612
Date: 2023-12-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
The belt guard hinge may crack.
10245445
Date: 2023-11-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Upper door shaft nut may get loose.