2024–2025 Nova Bus LFS recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2024-2025 LFS transit buses. The emergency brake valve may have been improperly tightened. A loose connection may cause an air leak and the unintentional activation of the parking brake.
💥 The risk
The bus may suddenly slow or stop without the brake lights turning on, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Nova Bus will inspect and properly tighten the air line connections as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5494.
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
- 26V604000
- Manufacturer recall #
- CR5494
- Manufacturer
- Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 5
- Component
- PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
- Owner phone
- 1-800-350-6682
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Oct 1, 2026
- Recall started by
- MFR