What Happened

Nova Bus is recalling certain transit buses because the passenger seat mounting rails may crack, causing the seat to detach and fall to the floor.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall involves 2013-2019 LFS and 2019-2020 LFS Artic transit buses equipped with Double Transversal seats. A total of 4,302 units may be affected, including specific models such as NOVA BUS LFS from model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019, and NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC from model years 2019 and 2020. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 26V077000.

What You Should Do

Owners should expect notification letters to be mailed on April 11, 2026. Nova Bus will replace the attachment brackets free of charge. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov starting April 11, 2026.

Why This Matters

This recall addresses a safety issue that could lead to unexpected seat failures, potentially increasing the risk of injury to passengers during transit. It affects a significant number of buses, highlighting the importance of vehicle seat integrity in public transportation.

Source

NHTSA Recall ID: 26V077000. For more information, visit NHTSA.gov and search for the campaign number.