Nova Bus LFS Recall: Parking Brake Air Leak Hazard
Nova Bus recalls 2024-2025 LFS transit buses due to improperly tightened emergency brake valves that may cause sudden stops without brake lights.
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The bus may suddenly slow or stop without the brake lights turning on, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Nova Bus is recalling certain 2024 and 2025 LFS transit buses because the emergency brake valve may have been improperly tightened during manufacturing. This loose connection can cause an air leak, leading to the unintentional activation of the parking brake while driving. The bus may suddenly slow or stop without the brake lights turning on, which increases the risk of a crash. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1342329-nova-bus-lfs-recall-parking-brake-air-leak-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1342329-nova-bus-lfs-recall-parking-brake-air-leak-hazard · Published October 8, 2026 · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #26V604000
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“Nova Bus LFS Recall: Parking Brake Air Leak Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1342329-nova-bus-lfs-recall-parking-brake-air-leak-hazard. Based on NHTSA recall #26V604000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V604000).
Why it’s dangerous
The emergency brake valve may have been improperly tightened, creating a loose connection that causes an air leak. This leak can trigger the unintentional activation of the parking brake while the bus is in motion. Consequently, the bus may suddenly slow or stop without warning brake lights, significantly increasing the risk of a rear-end collision or other crashes.
Who’s affected
Owners and operators of 2024-2025 Nova Bus LFS transit buses are affected by this recall. The hazard poses a significant safety risk to passengers and other road users due to the potential for sudden, unannounced vehicle stops.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a Nova Bus LFS transit bus manufactured in 2024 or 2025. You should also look for an owner notification letter mailed by Nova Bus starting October 1, 2026. The recall number associated with this issue is CR5494.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Nova Bus
Call customer service at 1-800-350-6682 or reference recall number CR5494 to schedule a free inspection and repair.
Wait For Notification
Owner notification letters regarding this recall were mailed starting October 1, 2026.
October 1, 2026
What NHTSA says to do
Nova Bus will inspect and properly tighten the air line connections as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5494.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 9 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
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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 qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 9, 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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