2022-2024 Nova Bus LFS, 2023 Nova Bus LFS Artic recall: Fuel Filter Hoses May Disconnect and Leak Fuel
Report received by NHTSA: Oct. 27, 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 2022-2024 LFS and 2023 LFS Artic transit buses. The remote fuel filter hoses may separate from the fitting, causing a fuel leak and an engine stall.
- The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
453 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2022-2024 Nova Bus LFS, 2023 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
72 earlier NHTSA recalls by Nova Bus (US) Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Sept. 29, 2026 2022-2023 Nova Bus LFS recall: Bike Rack May Detach
- Sept. 22, 2026 2024-2025 Nova Bus LFS recall: Parking Brake May Unintentionally Activate
- 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
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Nova Bus will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 26, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5969.
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 2022-2024
- Nova Bus LFS Artic 2023
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V712000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL |
| Report received by NHTSA | Oct. 27, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 453 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | CR5969 |
| “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