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2008 Nova Bus Nova LFS recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2008 Nova Bus Nova LFS. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2008 Nova Bus Nova LFS recalls, newest first

February 9, 2015NHTSA 15V07700035 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables

Summary
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2009. A power feed cable in the battery compartment may have been incorrectly routed and clipped. As a result, the battery cable may prematurely wear and short to ground.
Consequence
A battery cable that shorts to ground increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Nova notified owners, and dealers inspected the buses and correctly routed the battery power feed cable, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's number for this recall is CR1332.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 9, 2015NHTSA 15V0760005 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Glass, side/rear

Summary
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2008 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2008. Surrounding material may interfere with opening of the emergency exit windows, making them more difficult to open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Consequence
An emergency exit that is difficult to open may hinder egress in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Nova has notified owners, and dealers removed any material that restricted the opening of the emergency exit, free of charge. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's number for this recall is CR1314.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 30, 2014NHTSA 14V380000796 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Antilock › ABS warning light

Summary
Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2004 and 2006-2013 LFS transit buses. Due to a programming error in the vehicle control unit, the ABS malfunction light may not illuminate if the ABS control unit loses power. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Consequence
If the ABS malfunction light does not illuminate if the ABS control unit loses power, the driver would not be aware that the ABS is not functional and that the brakes may unexpectedly lock up under certain conditions when the brakes are applied, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
Nova Bus will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in late August 2014. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR3200.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 12, 2010NHTSA 10V324000139 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Wheel speed sensor/tone ring

Summary
Nova bus is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 transit buses equipped with atc (automatic traction control) system and v-bea multiplexing system manufactured from April 2, 2007 through June 30, 2010. The atc system may inadvertently activate whenever the parking brake or the brake interlock is applied, since the vehicle's multiplex program did not correctly send the parking brake or interlock signal to the atc system. The atc system could misinterpret this situation as wheel spin, subsequently applying and releasing the applied brakes. The vehicle could then move unexpectedly.
Consequence
The vehicle may move inadvertently even when the parking brake is applied increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the system and the engine's ECU free of charge. The safety recall began on July 22, 2010. Owners may contact nova bus at 450-472-6410.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 6, 2010NHTSA 10V132000104 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly

Summary
Nova bus has notified NHTSA about a defect in certain model year 2007-2010 lfs buses equipped with modine roof mounted radiator. The wrong type of o-ring was installed at the locations by the radiator manufacturer, modine. The o-rings must be viton type o-rings.
Consequence
Deterioration of these o-rings may occur and leaking or seepage of hydraulic oil.
Remedy
Dealers will install viton o-rings free of charge. The safety recall began on may 11, 2010. Owners may contact nova bus at 450-472-6410.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 18, 2009NHTSA 09V4850008 vehicles potentially affected

Interior lighting

Summary
Nova bus is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2009 lfs transit buses equipped with luminator horizon LED side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Consequence
A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
Remedy
Nova bus will notify owners and luminator will repair the buses free of charge. Please see luminator's defect report 09E-054. The safety recall began on February 26, 2010. Owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033 or nova bus at 1-450-472-6410.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2008 Nova Bus Nova LFS were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2008 Nova Bus Nova LFS have any recalls?
6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, visibility, service brakes, air, service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling, interior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2008 Nova Bus Nova LFS recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Nova Bus dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2008 Nova Bus Nova LFS?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.