Nova Bus Recalls 2024-2025 LFS Transit Buses for Parking Brake Defect
Nova Bus is recalling 2024-2025 LFS transit buses because an improperly tightened emergency brake valve may cause air leaks and unintentional parking brake activation.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake system) that can cause sudden stopping without warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.
Plain-English summary
Nova Bus (US) Inc. is recalling certain 2024-2025 LFS transit buses. The recall addresses a defect where the emergency brake valve may have been improperly tightened. This loose connection can cause an air leak, leading to the unintentional activation of the parking brake.
The defect poses a safety risk because the bus may suddenly slow or stop without the brake lights turning on, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text.
Nova Bus will inspect and properly tighten the air line connections as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 21, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5494.
The recalled product
- Product
- NOVA BUS LFS
- Brand
- NOVA BUS
- Manufacturer
- Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Transit Bus
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 5
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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