Vehicle recall 26V604000 · September 22, 2026
2024-2025 Nova Bus LFS
The emergency brake valve may have been improperly tightened.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 28, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 28, 2026, 7:48 PM UTC.
- Summary
- Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2024-2025 LFS transit buses. The emergency brake valve may have been improperly tightened. A loose connection may cause an air leak and the unintentional activation of the parking brake.
- Consequence
- The bus may suddenly slow or stop without the brake lights turning on, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Nova Bus will inspect and properly tighten the air line connections as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 21, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5494.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V604000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 22, 2026
- Filed by
- Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- CR5494
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Parking brake › Conventional › Air
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 (2024-2025): 2025, 2024
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