2024 NOVA BUS LFS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
8
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2024 NOVA BUS LFS
The 2024 NOVA BUS LFS has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 13 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE, SEAT BELTS:FRONT. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Nova Bus (US) Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2024 NOVA BUS LFS
NHTSA has recorded 13 recalls for the 2024 NOVA BUS LFS, potentially affecting up to 6,670 vehicles.
Recall 25V773000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| 5 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: A loose seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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)...
View full details →Recall 24V647000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT
| 1,570 vehicles affected
Defect: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2010-2020 LFS Artic and 2012-2024 LFS vehicles. The driver's seat belt may not retract properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Consequence: A seat belt that does not retract properly may result in a loose seat belt, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Nova Bus will install additional seat stoppers to the driver's rear partition, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 4, 2025. Nova's number for this recall is CR5635. This recall expands and replaces previous recall...
View full details →Recall 24V647000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT
| 1,570 vehicles affected
Defect: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2010-2020 LFS Artic and 2012-2024 LFS vehicles. The driver's seat belt may not retract properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Consequence: A seat belt that does not retract properly may result in a loose seat belt, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Nova Bus will install additional seat stoppers to the driver's rear partition, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 4, 2025. Nova's number for this recall is CR5635. This recall expands and replaces previous recall...
View full details →Recall 24V873000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
| 758 vehicles affected
Defect: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2023 LFS Artic and 2022-2024 LFS buses. The coolant sensor could send a false signal, causing the engine to shut down.
Consequence: An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, transferring passengers from the disabled bus can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Nova Bus will inspect and replace the coolant sensor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5668.
View full details →Recall 24V907000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:CRITICAL FASTENERS
| 24 vehicles affected
Defect: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2024 LFS buses. The wheelchair securement system may have been installed with the attachment points in the incorrect locations.
Consequence: Incorrectly located attachment points may prevent the securement system from adequately restraining the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Nova Bus will reinstall securement system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus at 1-866-870-2046. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5674.
View full details →Recall 24V657000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
| 208 vehicles affected
Defect: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2024 LFS and 2019-2023 LFS Artic buses. The auxiliary heater module may allow contaminants to enter the electronic controller, which can cause an electrical short. Additionally, the auxiliary heater may fail, causing the defrosting system to not function properly.
Consequence: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, a windshield defrosting system that does not function properly can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nova Bus will the auxiliary heater air intake, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5637.
View full details →Recall 24V657000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
| 208 vehicles affected
Defect: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2024 LFS and 2019-2023 LFS Artic buses. The auxiliary heater module may allow contaminants to enter the electronic controller, which can cause an electrical short. Additionally, the auxiliary heater may fail, causing the defrosting system to not function properly.
Consequence: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, a windshield defrosting system that does not function properly can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nova Bus will the auxiliary heater air intake, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5637.
View full details →Recall 24V657000 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
| 208 vehicles affected
Defect: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2024 LFS and 2019-2023 LFS Artic buses. The auxiliary heater module may allow contaminants to enter the electronic controller, which can cause an electrical short. Additionally, the auxiliary heater may fail, causing the defrosting system to not function properly.
Consequence: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, a windshield defrosting system that does not function properly can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nova Bus will the auxiliary heater air intake, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5637.
View full details →Recall 24V657000 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
| 208 vehicles affected
Defect: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2024 LFS and 2019-2023 LFS Artic buses. The auxiliary heater module may allow contaminants to enter the electronic controller, which can cause an electrical short. Additionally, the auxiliary heater may fail, causing the defrosting system to not function properly.
Consequence: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, a windshield defrosting system that does not function properly can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nova Bus will the auxiliary heater air intake, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5637.
View full details →Recall 24V648000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
| 179 vehicles affected
Defect: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2023 LFS Artic and 2023-2024 LFS vehicles. The instrument panel may fail to display the speedometer or incorrectly display warning lights, due to defective firmware. In addition, the firmware may result in a loss of drive power. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard...
Consequence: An instrument panel that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash. A loss of drive power also increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Novas Bus will update the instrument panel firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2024. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5636.
View full details →Recall 24V648000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
| 179 vehicles affected
Defect: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2023 LFS Artic and 2023-2024 LFS vehicles. The instrument panel may fail to display the speedometer or incorrectly display warning lights, due to defective firmware. In addition, the firmware may result in a loss of drive power. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard...
Consequence: An instrument panel that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash. A loss of drive power also increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Novas Bus will update the instrument panel firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2024. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5636.
View full details →Recall 24V518000 — PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
| 900 vehicles affected
Defect: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2021-2024 LFS and 2021-2023 LFS Artic buses. An air leak may occur in the parking brake valve and unintentionally engage the parking brake without activating the brake lights.
Consequence: A bus that stops suddenly without activating brake lights increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nova Bus will inspect and tighten the parking brake air line connections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5615.
View full details →Recall 24V231000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
| 653 vehicles affected
Defect: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2020-2024 LFS vehicles. The engine coolant return hose may fail, leaking coolant and causing an engine shutdown.
Consequence: An unexpected engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, transferring passengers from the disabled bus can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Nova Bus will replace the engine coolant return hose, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 03, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus number for this recall is CR5577.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2024 NOVA BUS LFS
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2024 NOVA BUS LFS.
Safety Rating for the 2024 NOVA BUS LFS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2024 NOVA BUS LFS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2024 NOVA BUS LFS
Nova Bus (US) Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2024 NOVA BUS LFS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
BS5578E — STRUCTURE
The rear door operator is missing one bolt and washer.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2024 NOVA BUS LFS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NOVA BUS LFS
- 2019 NOVA BUS LFS — 0 complaints
- 2020 NOVA BUS LFS — 0 complaints
- 2021 NOVA BUS LFS — 0 complaints
- 2022 NOVA BUS LFS — 0 complaints
- 2023 NOVA BUS LFS — 2 complaints
- 2024 NOVA BUS LFS (current)
- 2025 NOVA BUS LFS — 0 complaints
Other NOVA BUS Models
- NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC — 0 total complaints
- NOVA BUS NOVA LFS — 0 total complaints
- NOVA BUS NOVA RTS — 0 total complaints