Nova Bus LFS Artic recalls
NHTSA's records list 33 safety recalls covering the Nova Bus LFS Artic since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2009-2024. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Oct. 27, 2026. 2 of them carried a “Do not drive” or “Park outside” warning.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 6, 2026.
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2024 Nova Bus LFS Artic recalls 2
- Defective Coolant Sensor May Shut Down Engine
Component: engine and engine cooling. 928 vehicles potentially affected.
- Low Brake Air Pressure Warning Light May Not Illuminate/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 5,662 vehicles potentially affected.
2023 Nova Bus LFS Artic recalls 10
- Fuel Filter Hoses May Disconnect and Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, diesel. 453 vehicles potentially affected.
- Defective Coolant Sensor May Shut Down Engine
Component: engine and engine cooling. 928 vehicles potentially affected.
- Low Brake Air Pressure Warning Light May Not Illuminate/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 5,662 vehicles potentially affected.
- Defective Coolant Sensor May Shut Down Engine
Component: engine and engine cooling. 758 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Auxiliary Heater May Short Circuit
Component: equipment. 208 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Instrument Panel Malfunction/FMVSS 101
Component: electrical system. 179 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Parking Brake May Unintentionally Engage
Component: parking brake. 900 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Sun Visor May Detach from Bracket
Component: structure. 2 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Climate Control HVAC Unit May Detach from Roof
Component: equipment. 339 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Transmission May Separate from Driveshaft
Component: power train. 414 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2022 Nova Bus LFS Artic recalls 9
- Low Brake Air Pressure Warning Light May Not Illuminate/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 5,662 vehicles potentially affected.
- Auxiliary Heater May Short Circuit
Component: equipment. 208 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Parking Brake May Unintentionally Engage
Component: parking brake. 900 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Tightened Nut May Cause Electrical Arc
Component: electrical system. 608 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Climate Control HVAC Unit May Detach from Roof
Component: equipment. 339 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- 250-Amp Fuse Holder May Overheat and Cause Fire
Component: electrical system. 1,189 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Transmission May Separate from Driveshaft
Component: power train. 414 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Radiator Fan Fuse May Short
Component: electrical system. 273 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Text Message Board May Duplicate Signals/FMVSS 108
Component: equipment. 307 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2021 Nova Bus LFS Artic recalls 11
- Low Brake Air Pressure Warning Light May Not Illuminate/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 5,662 vehicles potentially affected.
- Auxiliary Heater May Short Circuit
Component: equipment. 208 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Parking Brake May Unintentionally Engage
Component: parking brake. 900 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Tightened Nut May Cause Electrical Arc
Component: electrical system. 608 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Climate Control HVAC Unit May Detach from Roof
Component: equipment. 339 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- 250-Amp Fuse Holder May Overheat and Cause Fire
Component: electrical system. 1,189 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Transmission May Separate from Driveshaft
Component: power train. 414 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loose or Missing Steering Gear Box Fasteners
Component: steering. 827 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Radiator Fan Fuse May Short
Component: electrical system. 273 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Text Message Board May Duplicate Signals/FMVSS 108
Component: equipment. 307 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Power Steering Pipes May Separate
Component: steering. 223 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 Nova Bus LFS Artic recalls 15
- Low Brake Air Pressure Warning Light May Not Illuminate/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 5,662 vehicles potentially affected.
- DOT Code Mark Missing from Driver's Door Window/FMVSS 205
Component: structure. 197 vehicles potentially affected.
- Seat Belt May Fail to Properly Restrain Driver/FMVSS 208
Component: seat belts. 416 vehicles potentially affected.
- Mounting Rails May Crack and Cause Seat to Fall
Component: seats. 478 vehicles potentially affected.
- Seat Belt Not Retracting Properly/FMVSS 209
Component: seat belts. 1,570 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Auxiliary Heater May Short Circuit
Component: equipment. 208 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Reduced Visibility from Glazing on Glass/FMVSS 205
Component: visibility. 186 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Climate Control HVAC Unit May Detach from Roof
Component: equipment. 339 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- 250-Amp Fuse Holder May Overheat and Cause Fire
Component: electrical system. 1,189 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Transmission May Separate from Driveshaft
Component: power train. 414 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loose or Missing Steering Gear Box Fasteners
Component: steering. 827 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Radiator Fan Fuse May Short
Component: electrical system. 273 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Text Message Board May Duplicate Signals/FMVSS 108
Component: equipment. 307 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, diesel. 644 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Power Steering Pipes May Separate
Component: steering. 223 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 Nova Bus LFS Artic recalls 17
- Low Brake Air Pressure Warning Light May Not Illuminate/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 5,662 vehicles potentially affected.
- DOT Code Mark Missing from Driver's Door Window/FMVSS 205
Component: structure. 197 vehicles potentially affected.
- Seat Belt May Fail to Properly Restrain Driver/FMVSS 208
Component: seat belts. 416 vehicles potentially affected.
- Mounting Rails May Crack and Cause Seat to Fall
Component: seats. 478 vehicles potentially affected.
- Seat Belt Not Retracting Properly/FMVSS 209
Component: seat belts. 1,570 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Auxiliary Heater May Short Circuit
Component: equipment. 208 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Reduced Visibility from Glazing on Glass/FMVSS 205
Component: visibility. 186 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Leak in Brake Chamber on Rear Axle
Component: service brakes, air. 166 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Leak in Brake Chamber on Rear Axle
Component: service brakes, air. 534 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrectly Installed Passenger Seat
Component: seats. 514 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- 250-Amp Fuse Holder May Overheat and Cause Fire
Component: electrical system. 1,189 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Transmission May Separate from Driveshaft
Component: power train. 414 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loose or Missing Steering Gear Box Fasteners
Component: steering. 827 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Radiator Fan Fuse May Short
Component: electrical system. 273 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Text Message Board May Duplicate Signals/FMVSS 108
Component: equipment. 307 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, diesel. 644 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Power Steering Pipes May Separate
Component: steering. 223 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2018 Nova Bus LFS Artic recalls 10
- Low Brake Air Pressure Warning Light May Not Illuminate/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 5,662 vehicles potentially affected.
- Seat Belt Not Retracting Properly/FMVSS 209
Component: seat belts. 1,570 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Leak in Brake Chamber on Rear Axle
Component: service brakes, air. 534 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Door Windows Incorrectly Labeled/FMVSS 205
Component: structure. 289 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrectly Installed Passenger Seat
Component: seats. 514 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- 250-Amp Fuse Holder May Overheat and Cause Fire
Component: electrical system. 1,189 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loose or Missing Steering Gear Box Fasteners
Component: steering. 827 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Text Message Board May Duplicate Signals/FMVSS 108
Component: equipment. 307 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, diesel. 644 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine Fault Code Causes Loss of Vehicle Stability
Component: electrical system. 337 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2017 Nova Bus LFS Artic recalls 12
- Low Brake Air Pressure Warning Light May Not Illuminate/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 5,662 vehicles potentially affected.
- Seat Belt Not Retracting Properly/FMVSS 209
Component: seat belts. 1,570 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Leak in Brake Chamber on Rear Axle
Component: service brakes, air. 534 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Door Windows Incorrectly Labeled/FMVSS 205
Component: structure. 289 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrectly Installed Passenger Seat
Component: seats. 514 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- 250-Amp Fuse Holder May Overheat and Cause Fire
Component: electrical system. 1,189 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Text Message Board May Duplicate Signals/FMVSS 108
Component: equipment. 307 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, diesel. 644 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Tightened Cantilever Seats
Component: seats. 802 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine Fault Code Causes Loss of Vehicle Stability
Component: electrical system. 337 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Drive from Fractured Pressure Switch
Component: power train. 2 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Support Bolt may Break
Component: service brakes, air. 1,058 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2016 Nova Bus LFS Artic recalls 11
- Low Brake Air Pressure Warning Light May Not Illuminate/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 5,662 vehicles potentially affected.
- Seat Belt Not Retracting Properly/FMVSS 209
Component: seat belts. 1,570 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Leak in Brake Chamber on Rear Axle
Component: service brakes, air. 534 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrectly Installed Passenger Seat
Component: seats. 514 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Text Message Board May Duplicate Signals/FMVSS 108
Component: equipment. 307 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, diesel. 644 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Drive from Fractured Pressure Switch
Component: power train. 34 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Tightened Cantilever Seats
Component: seats. 802 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine Fault Code Causes Loss of Vehicle Stability
Component: electrical system. 337 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Support Bolt may Break
Component: service brakes, air. 1,058 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Full Throttle Application from Communication Loss
Component: electrical system. 24 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2015 Nova Bus LFS Artic recalls 6
- Seat Belt Not Retracting Properly/FMVSS 209
Component: seat belts. 1,570 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrectly Installed Passenger Seat
Component: seats. 514 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Text Message Board May Duplicate Signals/FMVSS 108
Component: equipment. 307 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Tightened Cantilever Seats
Component: seats. 802 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine Fault Code Causes Loss of Vehicle Stability
Component: electrical system. 337 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Support Bolt may Break
Component: service brakes, air. 1,058 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2014 Nova Bus LFS Artic recalls 5
- Low Brake Air Pressure Warning Light May Not Illuminate/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 5,662 vehicles potentially affected.
- Seat Belt Not Retracting Properly/FMVSS 209
Component: seat belts. 1,570 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Text Message Board May Duplicate Signals/FMVSS 108
Component: equipment. 307 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Tightened Cantilever Seats
Component: seats. 802 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine Fault Code Causes Loss of Vehicle Stability
Component: electrical system. 337 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2013 Nova Bus LFS Artic recalls 4
- Low Brake Air Pressure Warning Light May Not Illuminate/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 5,662 vehicles potentially affected.
- Seat Belt Not Retracting Properly/FMVSS 209
Component: seat belts. 1,570 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Text Message Board May Duplicate Signals/FMVSS 108
Component: equipment. 307 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine Fault Code Causes Loss of Vehicle Stability
Component: electrical system. 337 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2012 Nova Bus LFS Artic recalls 3
- Low Brake Air Pressure Warning Light May Not Illuminate/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 5,662 vehicles potentially affected.
- Seat Belt Not Retracting Properly/FMVSS 209
Component: seat belts. 1,570 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Non-Standard Color Lighting May Distract Drivers
Component: exterior lighting. 519 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2011 Nova Bus LFS Artic recalls 3
- Low Brake Air Pressure Warning Light May Not Illuminate/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 5,662 vehicles potentially affected.
- Seat Belt Not Retracting Properly/FMVSS 209
Component: seat belts. 1,570 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Non-Standard Color Lighting May Distract Drivers
Component: exterior lighting. 519 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2010 Nova Bus LFS Artic recalls 3
- Low Brake Air Pressure Warning Light May Not Illuminate/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 5,662 vehicles potentially affected.
- Seat Belt Not Retracting Properly/FMVSS 209
Component: seat belts. 1,570 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Non-Standard Color Lighting May Distract Drivers
Component: exterior lighting. 519 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2009 Nova Bus LFS Artic recalls 2
- Low Brake Air Pressure Warning Light May Not Illuminate/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 5,662 vehicles potentially affected.
- Non-Standard Color Lighting May Distract Drivers
Component: exterior lighting. 519 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
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