Recall 26V355000: 2005–2024 Nova Bus LFS, 2009–2024 Nova Bus LFS Artic
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 2, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- 5,662
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2005 Nova Bus LFS
- 2006 Nova Bus LFS
- 2007 Nova Bus LFS
- 2008 Nova Bus LFS
- 2009 Nova Bus LFS
- 2010 Nova Bus LFS
- 2011 Nova Bus LFS
- 2012 Nova Bus LFS
- 2013 Nova Bus LFS
- 2014 Nova Bus LFS
- 2015 Nova Bus LFS
- 2016 Nova Bus LFS
- 2017 Nova Bus LFS
- 2018 Nova Bus LFS
- 2019 Nova Bus LFS
- 2020 Nova Bus LFS
- 2021 Nova Bus LFS
- 2022 Nova Bus LFS
- 2023 Nova Bus LFS
- 2024 Nova Bus LFS
- 2009 Nova Bus LFS Artic
- 2010 Nova Bus LFS Artic
- 2011 Nova Bus LFS Artic
- 2012 Nova Bus LFS Artic
- 2013 Nova Bus LFS Artic
- 2014 Nova Bus LFS Artic
- 2016 Nova Bus LFS Artic
- 2017 Nova Bus LFS Artic
- 2018 Nova Bus LFS Artic
- 2019 Nova Bus LFS Artic
- 2020 Nova Bus LFS Artic
- 2021 Nova Bus LFS Artic
- 2022 Nova Bus LFS Artic
- 2023 Nova Bus LFS Artic
- 2024 Nova Bus LFS Artic
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V355000
- Manufacturer campaign
- CR5918
- Manufacturer
- Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Components
- Service brakes, air:supply:low pressure warning:switch (Brakes)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
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