Nova Bus LFS Transit Buses Recall
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Nova Bus is recalling certain 1997-2024 LFS and 2009-2024 LFS Artic transit buses due to a low brake air pressure warning light that may fail to illuminate when the engine is off.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on August 1, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Nova Bus (US) Inc. is recalling certain 1997-2002, 2005-2024 LFS and 2009-2024 LFS Artic transit buses. The low brake air pressure warning light may fail to illuminate when the engine is off, causing the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Which Products Are Affected
The recall covers certain 1997-2002, 2005-2024 LFS and 2009-2024 LFS Artic transit buses, with a total of 5,680 units potentially affected.
What You Should Do
Nova Bus will update the firmware free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 1, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5918.
Why This Matters
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.
Source
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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