Nova Bus recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2021 LFS buses. The vehicle multiplex software may unexpectedly cause the door system electronic control module (ECM) to open and close the rear passenger door when the bus stops.
What could happen
A passenger may exit the bus in an unsafe location if the rear passenger door opens unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, the doors may unexpectedly close on an exiting passenger, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Nova Bus will provide instructions for how to update the vehicle multiplex and door system ECM software, and install a hardware dedicated wire kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2021. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5220/5221/5222.
Vehicles covered
- Nova Bus Lfs 2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V929000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Nova Bus (Us) Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 26, 2021
- Owners notified
- Dec 15, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 125
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › Software; Structure › Body › Door
- Maker's own recall number
- CR5220/5221/5222
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Nova Bus recall: Equipment Sep 29, 2026
- Nova Bus recall: Parking brake Sep 22, 2026
- Nova Bus recall: Engine and engine cooling Sep 3, 2026
- Nova Bus recall: Service brakes, air Jun 2, 2026
- Nova Bus recall: Visibility May 12, 2026
- Nova Bus recall: Electrical system Apr 30, 2026
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.