NOVA BUS LFS (2025) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling
Nova Bus is recalling certain 2021 and 2024-2025 LFS transit buses due to a loose impeller shaft that can cause cooling pump failure, increasing crash risk. Owners will receive free pump inspections and replacements.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A cooling pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Nova Bus is recalling specific 2021 and 2024-2025 LFS transit buses because a loose impeller shaft may cause the cooling pump to fail, which could lead to loss of drive power and a crash. Owners should contact Nova Bus for free inspections and replacements. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1342326-nova-bus-2021-2025-lfs-buses-cooling-pump-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1342326-nova-bus-2021-2025-lfs-buses-cooling-pump-failure-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V822000
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“Nova Bus 2021-2025 LFS Buses: Cooling Pump Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1342326-nova-bus-2021-2025-lfs-buses-cooling-pump-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #25V822000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V822000).
Why it’s dangerous
A loose impeller shaft in the cooling pump can cause the pump to fail, leading to loss of drive power. This increases the risk of a crash because the bus may not maintain proper engine cooling under heavy use.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 and 2024-2025 Nova Bus LFS transit buses are affected. Drivers and transit operators using these buses are most at risk due to potential cooling pump failure.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your bus is a 2021 or 2024-2025 Nova Bus LFS model. The recall covers specific VINs that can be searched on NHTSA.gov starting January 27, 2026.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Nova Bus
Call 1-450-472-6410 to schedule a free inspection and pump replacement if needed.
Check VIN on NHTSA
Search your vehicle's VIN on NHTSA.gov starting January 27, 2026 to confirm if your bus is affected.
January 27, 2026
What NHTSA says to do
Nova Bus will inspect and replace the pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2026.Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5803. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 27, 2026.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The impeller shaft may be loose, causing the cooling pump to fail and increasing the risk of a crash.
How can I check if my bus is affected?
Check if your bus is a 2021 or 2024-2025 Nova Bus LFS model. Affected VINs can be searched on NHTSA.gov starting January 27, 2026.
Is there a deadline for action?
Yes, you can search NHTSA.gov for affected VINs starting January 27, 2026. Contact Nova Bus for inspections and replacements at any time.
Contact Nova Bus
We’ve drafted a message you can send Nova Bus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V822000 — Nova Bus Nova Bus Hello, I own a Nova Bus that is covered by recall 25V822000 from Nova Bus. The official recall notice states: Nova Bus will inspect and replace the pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2026.Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5803. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 27, 2026. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #25V822000 (November 28, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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