Nova Bus LFS transit buses recalled over fuel leak and fire risk
Nova Bus (US) Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2024 LFS and 2023 LFS Artic transit buses. The remote fuel filter hoses can separate from their fitting, causing a fuel leak and an engine stall. A fuel leak near an ignition source can cause a fire, and an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
From the NHTSA notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All Nova Bus (US) Inc. recalls
What to do
- Contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682 and reference recall CR5969.
- Expect a free replacement of the fuel hoses. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 26, 2026.
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Products
- 2022 NOVA BUS LFS · 2023 NOVA BUS LFS · 2023 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC · 2024 NOVA BUS LFS
Details
- Units affected
- 453
- Recall number
- 26V712000
In the NHTSA's words
- Description
- Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2024 LFS and 2023 LFS Artic transit buses. The remote fuel filter hoses may separate from the fitting, causing a fuel leak and an engine stall. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Hazard
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Nova Bus will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 26, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5969.
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