The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·24V873000·Announced 2024-11-19

Nova Bus coolant sensors may send false signals shutting down engines

Nova Bus is recalling certain 2022-2024 LFS and LFS Artic buses because the coolant sensor could send a false signal, causing the engine to shut down. 758 units affected.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Risk-of-harm defect where the engine may shut down unexpectedly, with no death or injury reported in the NHTSA record.

Plain-English summary

Nova Bus (US) Inc. is recalling certain 2023 LFS Artic and 2022-2024 LFS buses under NHTSA campaign number 24V873000. The potential number of units affected is 758.

The coolant sensor could send a false signal, causing the engine to shut down. According to NHTSA, an unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash, and transferring passengers from the disabled bus can increase the risk of injury.

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 using the details in the NHTSA recall record.

The recalled product

Product
NOVA BUS LFS, LFS ARTIC
Brand
NOVA BUS
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Transit bus
Hazard
Affected units
758

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • LFS
  • LFS ARTIC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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