The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·26V712000·Announced 2026-10-27

Nova Bus Recalls 2022-2024 LFS Transit Buses for Fuel Hose Defect

Nova Bus is recalling 453 LFS and LFS Artic transit buses because fuel filter hoses may separate, causing leaks, engine stalls, and fire risks.

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 addresses a fuel system defect that may cause a fuel leak and engine stall, increasing the risk of fire and crash. The source does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths.

Plain-English summary

Nova Bus (US) Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2024 LFS and 2023 LFS Artic transit buses. The recall involves 453 vehicles where the remote fuel filter hoses may separate from the fitting.

This defect can cause a fuel leak and an engine stall. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire, while an engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Nova Bus will replace the fuel hoses free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on December 26, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5969.

The recalled product

Product
2023 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
Brand
NOVA BUS
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
453

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 ARTIC
  • LFS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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