Nova Bus LFS Transit Buses Recall Over Electrical Issue

Source: NHTSA · United States

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Nova Bus is recalling 80 units of its 2022-2023 LFS transit buses due to a potential data overload in the telemetry control unit, which could lead to loss of drive power and increased crash risk.

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What Happened

Nova Bus is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS transit buses because the telemetry control unit installed in parallel with the vehicle monitoring system may cause a data overload, potentially leading to a shutdown of the control unit.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall affects 80 units of 2022 and 2023 model year LFS transit buses manufactured by Nova Bus. The NHTSA campaign number is 26V275000, and it involves the electrical system specifically the propulsion system hybrid management power control unit/module.

What You Should Do

Owners should wait for notification letters expected to be mailed on June 29, 2026, and contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410 for a free modification of the connection configuration. Nova Bus' recall number is CR5882, and affected Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) can be checked on NHTSA.gov starting June 29, 2026.

Why This Matters

This recall matters because an overloaded control unit may shut down, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash, which could pose serious safety concerns for bus operators and passengers.

Source

Information from NHTSA, campaign number 26V275000. For more details, visit the NHTSA website at https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this NHTSA vehicle recall.

What is this NHTSA vehicle recall about?
Nova Bus is recalling 80 units of its 2022-2023 LFS transit buses due to a potential data overload in the telemetry control unit, which could lead to loss of drive power and increased crash risk.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NHTSA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects United States. Check with NHTSA for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Vehicle Recalls updates?
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