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Medium RiskNHTSA
Vehicles/Commercial Vehicles

2016-2023 Nova Bus LFS and LFS Artic Buses Recalled for Seat Belt Failure

Agency Publication Date: March 24, 2026
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Summary

Nova Bus (US) Inc. is recalling 416 LFS and LFS Artic transit buses from various model years between 2016 and 2023. The driver's seat belt tension-relieving device may fail to release properly without manual intervention, preventing the belt from providing adequate protection. This defect means the vehicles do not comply with federal safety standards for occupant crash protection. A remedy is currently being developed, and owners will be notified when the free repair is available.

Risk

If the tension-relieving device fails, the seat belt may not properly restrain the driver during a sudden stop or collision, significantly increasing the risk of injury. No incidents or injuries have been reported at this time.

What You Should Do

  1. Check if your vehicle is an affected model: 2016-2018, 2020, or 2022-2023 Nova Bus LFS, or a 2019-2020 Nova Bus LFS Artic transit bus.
  2. Contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410 and reference recall number CR5873 for more information regarding the forthcoming repair.
  3. Beginning May 23, 2026, you can search for your specific Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the NHTSA website to confirm if your individual bus is included in this recall.
  4. Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

The remedy is currently under development.

How to: Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410 for more information regarding the forthcoming repair.

Affected Products

Product: 2016-2018, 2020, 2022-2023 Nova Bus LFS

Recall number CR5873

Product: 2019-2020 Nova Bus LFS Artic

Recall number CR5873

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 26V182000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Sold By: authorized dealers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 416 vehicles(100% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Compliance (Federal Standard Violation)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: CR5873
Agency Last Updated: April 6, 2026

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response