How many recalls does the 2010 Nova Bus LFS have?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2010 Nova Bus LFS as of October 16, 2026. Each includes the defect description, safety consequence, and the remedy Nova Bus will perform. New recalls can be issued at any time; this page is refreshed from NHTSA daily.

How do I tell if my 2010 Nova Bus LFS is affected by a recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN — stamped at the base of the windshield on the driver side and on the door jamb sticker — at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall; the list on this page covers every campaign for the 2010 Nova Bus LFS.

Are recall repairs on a 2010 Nova Bus LFS free?

Usually. Federal law requires Nova Bus to remedy recalls on the 2010 LFS free of charge at an authorized Nova Bus dealer, regardless of how many owners the vehicle has had or how many miles are on the odometer — unless it was first sold more than 15 years before the recall was issued (5 years for tires).

Does a recall on the 2010 Nova Bus LFS affect resale value?

An open recall can reduce resale value; a recall that has been repaired (documented in the vehicle history report) generally does not. Before you buy or sell a used 2010 Nova Bus LFS, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm every recall has been remedied.

How many owner complaints are on file for the 2010 Nova Bus LFS?

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA on the 2010 Nova Bus LFS.

NHTSA vehicle safety data

2010 Nova Bus LFS Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2010 Nova Bus LFS has 4 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 2010 Nova Bus LFS. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING:SWITCH

NHTSA #26V355000

Reported 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

NHTSA #22V902000

Reported December 7, 2022 · Nova Bus (US) Inc.

Potentially affected: 519 vehicles

Defect description

Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2010-2021 LFS and 2009-2012 LFS Artic transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with non-standard color auxiliary lights which may impair the effectiveness of the standard lighting equipment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety consequence

The colorful lighting may cause confusion by distracting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will remove the non-standard color lights, or replace them with white lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2023. Owners may contact Nova's customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5350/5351.

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.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

NHTSA #21V151000

Reported 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.

SEATS

NHTSA #16V191000

Reported April 5, 2016 · Nova Bus

Potentially affected: 430 vehicles

Defect description

Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Nova LFS transit buses manufactured from August 10, 2010, through November 5, 2015. The affected seats have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.

Safety consequence

If the seat belt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash increasing their risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Nova will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats for missing welds. If missing welds are found, the seats will be repaired, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2016. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's recall number for this campaign is CR3632.

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.

Other Nova Bus LFS model years

Check your 2010 Nova Bus LFS VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Nova Bus LFS at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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