Nova Bus LFS Transit Bus Seat Belt
Nova Bus is recalling LFS and LFS Artic transit buses (2016–2023) due to driver seat belt tension-relieving device failure.
Contact Nova Bus (US) Inc. immediately to schedule service. Do not operate the affected vehicle until the seat belt tension-relieving device has been inspected and repaired by an authorized technician.
Recall at a glance
- Vehicles affected
- 416
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters mailed
- May 22, 2026
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-450-472-6410
Why it was recalled
Nova Bus is recalling certain 2016–2018, 2020, and 2022–2023 LFS and 2019–2020 LFS Artic transit buses. The driver's seat belt tension-relieving device may fail to disengage without manual intervention, preventing the seat belt from properly restraining the driver and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Is mine affected?
This recall covers specific vehicles. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or check with the manufacturer to confirm yours is included.
NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC (2016-2023), SEAT BELTS
Where it was sold
Distributed nationwide.
Timeline
- Reported to NHTSA
- Listed on Recall Canary
- Summary updated
Other recent recalls from Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Editorial summary by Recall Canary · summary updated 2026-04-27 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · severity reflects the agency's published classification