Nova Bus LFS Artic problems by model year

Every Nova Bus LFS Artic model year

Nova Bus LFS Artic recalls

• Recall 26V573000Sep 3, 2026928 vehiclesModel years 2023–2024

  Risk: An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, transferring passengers from the disabled bus can increase the risk of injury.

• Recall 26V355000Jun 2, 20265,662 vehiclesModel years 2009–2024

  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.

• Recall 26V300000May 12, 2026197 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

  Risk: A missing DOT code mark may result in the door being replaced with the incorrect type of plastic, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

• Recall 26V182000Mar 24, 2026416 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

  Risk: Failure of the tension-reliving device may prevent the seat belt from properly restraining the driver, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

• Recall 26V077000Feb 10, 2026478 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

  Risk: A seat that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to passengers in or near to the seat.

• Recall 24V873000Nov 19, 2024758 vehiclesModel years 2023

  Risk: An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, transferring passengers from the disabled bus can increase the risk of injury.

• Recall 24V647000Nov 5, 20241,570 vehiclesModel years 2010–2020

  Risk: A seat belt that does not retract properly may result in a loose seat belt, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

• Recall 24V657000Sep 9, 2024208 vehiclesModel years 2019–2023

  Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, a windshield defrosting system that does not function properly can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

• Recall 24V648000Sep 3, 2024179 vehiclesModel years 2023

  Risk: An instrument panel that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash. A loss of drive power also increases the risk of a crash.

• Recall 24V564000Jul 26, 2024186 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

  Risk: Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

• Recall 24V558000Jul 25, 2024534 vehiclesModel years 2016–2019

  Risk: A brake chamber air leak may cause the brakes to engage unexpectedly, which can overheat the brakes and increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, unexpected braking can increase the risk of a crash.

• Recall 24V559000Jul 25, 2024166 vehiclesModel years 2019

  Risk: A brake chamber air leak may cause the brakes to engage unexpectedly, which can overheat the brakes and increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, unexpected braking can increase the risk of a crash.

• Recall 24V518000Jul 8, 2024900 vehiclesModel years 2021–2023

  Risk: A bus that stops suddenly without activating brake lights increases the risk of a crash.

• Recall 24V203000Mar 17, 2024608 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

  Risk: A loose nut can cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.

• Recall 24V033000Jan 19, 2024289 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018

  Risk: An incorrect DOT code mark may result in the window being replaced with an incorrect type of glass, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

• Recall 23V781000Nov 21, 20232 vehiclesModel years 2023

  Risk: A detached sun visor can distract the driver or obstruct the view through the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.

• Recall 23V763000Nov 11, 2023339 vehiclesModel years 2020–2023

  Risk: An HVAC unit that detaches from a bus can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

• Recall 23V714000Oct 25, 2023514 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2015–2019

  Risk: A detached passenger seat may inadequately restrain a passenger during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

• Recall 23V607000Aug 31, 20231,189 vehiclesModel years 2017–2022

  Risk: An electrical short circuit can overheat the fuse holder and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.

• Recall 23V482000Jul 12, 2023414 vehiclesModel years 2019–2023

  Risk: A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.

• Recall 22V902000Dec 7, 2022519 vehiclesModel years 2009–2012

  Risk: The colorful lighting may cause confusion by distracting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

• Recall 22V845000Nov 15, 2022827 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2018–2021

  Risk: Missing fasteners may cause a of a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

• Recall 22V416000Jun 13, 2022273 vehiclesModel years 2019–2022

  Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

• Recall 22V323000May 11, 2022307 vehiclesModel years 2013–2022

  Risk: The momentary text message board duplicating light signals may cause confusion, increasing the risk of a crash.

• Recall 21V351000May 14, 2021644 vehiclesModel years 2016–2020

  Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology