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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 25V773📅 Nov 12, 2025

2024–2025 Nova Bus LFS recall: seat belt

⚠️ What's wrong

Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2024-2025 LFS transit buses. The driver's seat belt may be pinched by the partition, preventing seat belt from retract properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

💥 The risk

A loose seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

Nova Bus will adjust the seat base plate, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5818. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 9, 2026.

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
25V773000
Manufacturer recall #
CR5818
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Vehicles affected
5
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 12, 2025
Built
Jan 14, 2025 – Feb 14, 2025
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 25V773 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 25V773?

2024–2025 Nova Bus LFS. 5 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.