2025 Nova Bus LFS recall: Window Glass may Detach from Frame/FMVSS 217
Report received by NHTSA: March 31, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2025 LFS and 2024 LFS Artic transit buses. Inadequate adhesion around the window frame may cause the glass to detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
- The risk
The glass can fall out of the frame, increasing the risk of ejection and injury during a crash. Detached window glass can also become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
13 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2025 Nova Bus LFS.
- Compared with
Nova Bus (US) Inc. has 12 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 11 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
63 earlier NHTSA recalls by Nova Bus (US) Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- March 24, 2026 2016-2018, 2020, 2022-2023 Nova Bus LFS, 2019-2020 Nova Bus LFS Artic recall: Seat Belt May Fail to Properly Restrain Driver/FMVSS 208
- Feb. 10, 2026 2013-2019 Nova Bus LFS, 2019-2020 Nova Bus LFS Artic recall: Mounting Rails May Crack and Cause Seat to Fall
- Dec. 5, 2025 Nova Bus (US) Inc. equipment recall: Pump Failure May Cause Loss of Drive Power (agency record)
- Nov. 28, 2025 2021, 2024-2025 Nova Bus LFS recall: Cooling Pump Failure May Cause Loss of Drive Power (agency record)
- Nov. 10, 2025 2024-2025 Nova Bus LFS recall: Seat Belt May Not Retract Properly/FMVSS 209 (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Nova Bus will inspect and replace the glass as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed May 29, 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 CR5877. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 25, 2026.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Nova Bus LFS 2025
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V206000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Report received by NHTSA | March 31, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 13 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | CR5877 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record