Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2021

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Nova Bus (US) Inc. in 2021. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 26, 2021

(Campaign #: CR5220/5221/5222)

Door May Open and Close Unexpectedly

Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2021 LFS buses. The vehicle multiplex software may unexpectedly cause the door system electronic control module (ECM) to open and close the rear passenger door when the bus stops.

NHTSA ID: 21V929000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 125

Consequence Summary:

A passenger may exit the bus in an unsafe location if the rear passenger door opens unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, the doors may unexpectedly close on an exiting passenger, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Nova Bus will provide instructions for how to update the vehicle multiplex and door system ECM software, and install a hardware dedicated wire kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2021. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5220/5221/5222.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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May 14, 2021

(Campaign #: CR5120E)

High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel

Nova Bus is recalling certain 2016-2020 LFS and LFS Artic vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.

NHTSA ID: 21V351000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

# of Units Affected: 644

Consequence Summary:

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action:

Dealers will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 9, 2021. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 91.3

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March 9, 2021

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Brake Lights and Tail Lights Too High/FMVSS 108

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."

NHTSA ID: 21V151000

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

# of Units Affected: 123

Consequence Summary:

Reduced visibility of the brake and tail lights can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 0.81

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