The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V213000·Announced 2025-04-07

2022–2023 Nova Bus LFS Transit Buses Engine Wiring Harness Recall

Nova Bus is recalling certain 2022–2023 LFS transit buses because the engine wiring harness may be incorrect length, risking harness damage and loss of drive power that could cause a crash.

What this means for you

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: The recall involves a structural/functional vehicle defect (wiring harness) affecting safety-critical systems that can result in loss of drive power and increased crash risk. While no injuries or deaths are reported, the hazard is significant and directly impacts vehicle operation and safety, meeting the threshold for High severity.

Plain-English summary

Nova Bus (US) Inc. is recalling certain 2022 and 2023 Nova Bus LFS transit buses. The engine wiring harness may be the incorrect length, which can result in harness damage and a loss of drive power.

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. The recall affects approximately 45 units.

Nova Bus will install a wire extension kit at no cost to owners. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on February 3, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410, or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-888-275-9171), or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
NOVA BUS LFS
Brand
NOVA BUS
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
45

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 (1)

  • LFS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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