Nova Bus recall: Seats
What is wrong
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2013-2019 LFS and 2019-2020 LFS Artic transit buses equipped with Double Transversal seats. The passenger seat mounting rails may crack, causing the seat to detach and fall to the floor.
What could happen
A seat that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to passengers in or near to the seat.
The fix
Nova Bus will replace the attachment brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 2, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 4, 2026.
Vehicles covered
- Nova Bus Lfs 2013–2019
- Nova Bus Lfs Artic 2019–2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V077000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Nova Bus (Us) Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 10, 2026
- Owners notified
- Oct 2, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 478
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Seats
- Maker's own recall number
- CR5858
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.