2019–2023 Nova Bus Lfs, Nova Bus Lfs Artic: Structure recall
NHTSA campaign 26V300000 · 197 units potentially affected · filed May 12, 2026
What's wrong
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2020 LFS Artic and 2019-2023 LFS transit buses. The driver's speaker hole door may have been built with the prime glazing manufacturer DOT code mark missing. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials."
Why it matters
A missing DOT code mark may result in the door being replaced with the incorrect type of plastic, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Nova Bus will replace the plastic panel door, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed by July 7, 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 CR5884. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 23, 2026.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V300000
- Manufacturer no.
- CR5884
- Manufacturer
- Nova Bus (us) Inc.
- Component
- STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DOOR; VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
- Units affected
- 197
- Report received
- May 12, 2026
- Owner letters
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- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Nova Bus Lfs 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Nova Bus Lfs Artic 2019, 2020