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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 25V101📅 Feb 19, 2025

2006–2007 Nova Bus LFS recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2006-2007 LFS transit buses. The buses may have been built with an incorrect number of emergency exits. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."

💥 The risk

An insufficient number of emergency exits can prevent or delay passengers from exiting during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

Nova Bus will replace some windows with emergency exit windows, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 1 bus. Nova Bus will notify owners on or about 12/12/2025. Phase 2 will include 1 bus. Nova Bus will notify owners on or about 2/16/2026. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 866-870-2046. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5772.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
25V101000
Manufacturer recall #
CR5772
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Vehicles affected
2
Component
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Owner phone
1-866-870-2046
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 12, 2025
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 25V101 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V101?

2006–2007 Nova Bus LFS. 2 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Nova Bus dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-866-870-2046.