NHTSA vehicle safety data
2009 Nova Bus LFS Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2009 Nova Bus LFS has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Nova Bus dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2009 Nova Bus LFS. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING:SWITCH
NHTSA #26V355000Reported June 2, 2026 · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Potentially affected: 5,662 vehicles
Defect description
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 1997-2002, 2005-2024 LFS, 2009-2014, and 2016 - 2024 LFS Artic transit buses. The low brake air pressure warning light may fail to illuminate when the engine is off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Safety consequence
A low brake air pressure warning light that fails to illuminate when the engine is off will not alert the driver to a low brake pressure condition, increasing the risk of a crash if the parking brake is disengaged before starting the engine.
Manufacturer remedy
Nova Bus will update the firmware, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed by July 17, 2026. Owners will receive another notice once remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5918. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2026.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
NHTSA #21V151000Reported March 9, 2021 · Nova Bus
Potentially affected: 123 vehicles
Defect description
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2008-2021 LFS Buses. The center-line height of the brake lights and tail lights is too high, exceeding the maximum height standard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety consequence
Reduced visibility of the brake and tail lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Nova will notify owners, and provide instructions for interchanging the positions of the brake light and tail light components with the turn signal light components, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 2021. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682.
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.safercar.gov.
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