2024-2025 Nova Bus LFS recall: Parking Brake May Unintentionally Activate
Report received by NHTSA: Sept. 22, 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 2024-2025 LFS transit buses. 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 risk
The bus may suddenly slow or stop without the brake lights turning on, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
5 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2024-2025 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
70 earlier NHTSA recalls by Nova Bus (US) Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Sept. 3, 2026 2022-2024 Nova Bus LFS, 2023-2024 Nova Bus LFS Artic recall: Defective Coolant Sensor May Shut Down Engine
- Sept. 3, 2026 Nova Bus (US) Inc. equipment recall: Defective Coolant Sensor May Shut Down Engine
- June 2, 2026 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
- 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)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
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 2024-2025
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V604000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
| Report received by NHTSA | Sept. 22, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 5 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | CR5494 |
| “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