NHTSA lists 2 complaints for the 2023 Nova BUS LFS, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as NOVA BUS LFS.
Recalls
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33 recalls. Showing the latest 10 of 33.
Date: 2026-09-29. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS transit buses. The mounting screws may be too short, stripping the threads and causing the bike rack to detach.
Consequence: A detached bike rack can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nova Bus will replace the mounting screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 28, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5957.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2026-09-03. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: 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: 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: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
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: 2026-04-30. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2025 LFS transit buses. The telemetry control unit installed in parallel with the vehicle monitoring system may cause a data overload.
Consequence: An overloaded control unit may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nova Bus will modify the connection configuration and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 29, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5882. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 29, 2026.
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: 2025-07-22. 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: 2025-06-11. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS buses. A digital display firmware error may cause the instrument panel indicator lights to remain solidly illuminated even when the turn signal are off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: A faulty indictor light, that cannot provide the driver with information about the status of the turn signals, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nova Bus will update the digital display firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 7, 2025. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5732.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2025-04-07. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS transit buses. The engine wiring harness may be the incorrect length, which can result in harness damage and a loss of drive power.
Consequence: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nova Bus will install a wire extension kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 3, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5719.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2025-04-03. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Nova Bus LFS transit buses. The high voltage batteries may have loose hardware that can fall inside the battery pack and create a short circuit.
Consequence: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Nova Bus will replace the batteries, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2025. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5687.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
39 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 17 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 14 |
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| STRUCTURE | 5 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
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| VISIBILITY | 3 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
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10253693
Date: 2024-04-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
The rear door operator is missing one bolt and washer.
10253694
Date: 2024-04-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
The HVAC generator engine pulley has bolts that are too long.
10253692
Date: 2024-04-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
One fire suppression system pipe may be installed backwards and interfere with an alternator cable, creating friction that could damage one or both components.
10253691
Date: 2024-04-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE.
Rear Door Electrical Operator. Incorrectly adjusted door stops could mislead the system by indicating incomplete closure of the door.
10252144
Date: 2024-03-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Water Sensor in E-Steering Compartment.
10252145
Date: 2024-03-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Water Sensor in E-Steering Compartment.
10252143
Date: 2024-03-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Restricted access to the Modular Propulsion Control System (MPCS) makes decommissioning difficult and presents a risk of damaging the HV cables during handling or testing.
10252141
Date: 2024-03-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Non-conforming Exterior speakers.
10252142
Date: 2024-03-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
The transmission oil sampler line might be routed above the transmission oil dipstick tube, bringing it too close to the turbo. Heat from the turbo can damage the sample line.
10252140
Date: 2024-03-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Battery Unbalanced Light Logic with AGM Battery.