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NHTSA recall,

Nova Bus LFS (2024-2025)

The parking brake may activate unintentionally, causing the bus to suddenly slow or stop without brake lights.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Nova Bus (US) Inc. is recalling certain 2024-2025 LFS transit buses because the emergency brake valve may have been improperly tightened. A loose connection may cause an air leak and the unintentional activation of the parking brake. The bus may suddenly slow or stop without the brake lights turning on, increasing the risk of a crash.

The recall affects 5 vehicles and was reported to NHTSA on September 22, 2026. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 1, 2026. Nova Bus will inspect and properly tighten the air line connections as necessary, free of charge.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Nova Bus will inspect and properly tighten the air line connections as necessary, free of charge.
  3. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2026. You may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Nova Bus will inspect and properly tighten the air line connections as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5494.

Is your Nova BUS affected?

These models and years may be affected.

  • LFS, model years 2024 to 2025

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
Brake defect
Campaign
26V604000
Vehicles affected
5
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer's recall number
CR5494
Manufacturer phone
1-800-350-6682

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 10, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)