NOVA BUS LFS (2025) recall — Parking Brake
Nova Bus is recalling certain 2024-2025 LFS transit buses due to a potential parking brake issue that could cause sudden stops without brake lights activating, increasing crash risk. Owners will receive free inspections by November 21, 2026.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The bus may suddenly slow or stop without the brake lights turning on, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Nova Bus is recalling specific 2024-2025 LFS transit buses because the parking brake valve might be improperly tightened, causing air leaks and unintended parking brake activation. This could lead to sudden stops without brake lights turning on, raising crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1342329-nova-bus-2024-2025-lfs-buses-parking-brake-may-cause.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1342329-nova-bus-2024-2025-lfs-buses-parking-brake-may-cause · Published October 8, 2026 · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #26V604000
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“Nova Bus 2024-2025 LFS Buses: Parking Brake May Cause Sudden Stops.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1342329-nova-bus-2024-2025-lfs-buses-parking-brake-may-cause. Based on NHTSA recall #26V604000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V604000).
Why it’s dangerous
A loose air line connection can cause an air leak, which may unintentionally activate the parking brake. This leads to the bus suddenly slowing or stopping without brake lights turning on, increasing crash risk during normal operation.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2024-2025 Nova Bus LFS transit buses are affected. Drivers and transit operators using these buses face the highest risk due to potential sudden stops.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2024-2025 Nova Bus LFS transit buses. The recall covers specific models with improperly tightened emergency brake valves.
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What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
If you own a 2024-2025 Nova Bus LFS transit bus with a potentially loose air line connection, stop using it until the free inspection is completed.
Contact Nova Bus
Call Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682 to schedule a free inspection of your bus's air line connections.
What NHTSA says to do
Nova Bus will inspect and properly tighten the air line connections as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 21, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5494.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The emergency brake valve may have been improperly tightened, causing air leaks that can unintentionally activate the parking brake.
When will I get the notification?
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 21, 2026.
How do I know if my bus is affected?
This recall covers 2024-2025 Nova Bus LFS transit buses with potentially improperly tightened emergency brake valves.
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 26V604000 — Nova Bus Nova Bus Hello, I own a Nova Bus that is covered by recall 26V604000 from Nova Bus. The official recall notice states: Nova Bus will inspect and properly tighten the air line connections as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 21, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5494. 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 #26V604000 (September 22, 2026)
- 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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