NHTSA recall,
Nova Bus LFS (2022-2023)
The bike rack on certain transit buses may detach, becoming a road hazard.
Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice
What happened
Nova Bus (US) Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS transit buses because the mounting screws may be too short, stripping the threads and causing the bike rack to detach. A detached bike rack can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects 18 vehicles nationwide.
The issue was reported to NHTSA on September 29, 2026. Nova Bus will replace the mounting screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 28, 2026.
What to do
If you own a vehicle in this recall:
- Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Nova Bus will replace the mounting screws, free of charge.
- You may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682.
- Watch your mail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 28, 2026.
What you get Free repair
Full text from NHTSA
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.
Is your Nova BUS affected?
These models and years may be affected.
- LFS, model years
Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.
Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)Recall details
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Manufacturer
- Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Component
- Vehicle equipment defect
- Campaign
- 26V624000
- Vehicles affected
- 18
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters expected
- Manufacturer's recall number
- CR5957
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-800-350-6682
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