2000-2002, 2005-2024 Nova Bus LFS, 2009-2014, 2016-2024 Nova Bus LFS Artic recall: Low Brake Air Pressure Warning Light May Not Illuminate/FMVSS 121
Report received by NHTSA: June 2, 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 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."
- The risk
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.
- Who's affected
5,662 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2000-2002, 2005-2024 Nova Bus LFS, 2009-2014, 2016-2024 Nova Bus LFS Artic.
- 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
67 earlier NHTSA recalls by Nova Bus (US) Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- May 12, 2026 2019-2023 Nova Bus LFS, 2019-2020 Nova Bus LFS Artic recall: DOT Code Mark Missing from Driver's Door Window/FMVSS 205 (agency record)
- April 30, 2026 2022-2025 Nova Bus LFS recall: Control Unit May Shutdown and Cause a Loss of Drive Power (agency record)
- April 9, 2026 Nova Bus (US) Inc. equipment recall: Window Glass May Detach from Frame/FMVSS 217 (agency record)
- March 31, 2026 Nova Bus (US) Inc. recall: Window Glass may Detach from Frame/FMVSS 217 (agency record)
- March 24, 2026 Nova Bus (US) Inc. recall: Seat Belt May Fail to Properly Restrain Driver/FMVSS 208 (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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 NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 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 2000-2002, 2005-2024
- Nova Bus LFS Artic 2009-2014, 2016-2024
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V355000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Report received by NHTSA | June 2, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 5,662 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | CR5918 |
| “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