Nova Bus Lfs Artic recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 12, 2026

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Nova Bus (US) Inc. recalls 2019–2023 Nova Bus Lfs Artic, Lfs

Recall number

26V300000

Brand / firm

Nova Bus

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 197 units

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

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."

What to do

Nova Bus will replace the plastic panel door, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 11, 2026. 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 July 11, 2026.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.