Vehicle recall 23V763000 · November 11, 2023
Nova Bus LFS and LFS Artic
The brackets retaining the Mobile Climate Control HVAC Unit could fail and allow the unit to detach from the bus.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2020-2023 LFS and LFS Artic transit buses. The brackets retaining the Mobile Climate Control HVAC Unit could fail and allow the unit to detach from the bus.
- Consequence
- An HVAC unit that detaches from a bus can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Nova Bus will inspect the existing brackets and install additional brackets, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2023. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6882. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5508.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V763000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 11, 2023
- Filed by
- Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- CR5508
- Owner notification
- December 20, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 339
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Nova Bus LFS (2020-2023): 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020
- Nova Bus LFS Artic (2020-2023): 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020
Has your Nova Bus been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Nova Bus dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.