Nova Bus 2023 LFS Buses: Missing DOT Code May Cause Crash Risk
Nova Bus recalls 2019-2023 LFS transit buses with missing DOT code marks on doors, which could reduce visibility and increase crash risk. Owners will receive free door replacements by July 11, 2026.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
Nova Bus is recalling certain 2019-2023 LFS transit buses because the driver's door may have a missing DOT code mark. This could lead to the door being replaced with the wrong type of plastic, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81523-nova-bus-2023-lfs-buses-missing-dot-code-may-cause.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81523-nova-bus-2023-lfs-buses-missing-dot-code-may-cause · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #26V300000
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“Nova Bus 2023 LFS Buses: Missing DOT Code May Cause Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81523-nova-bus-2023-lfs-buses-missing-dot-code-may-cause. Based on NHTSA recall #26V300000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V300000).
Why it’s dangerous
The driver's door may have a missing DOT code mark, causing it to be replaced with the incorrect type of plastic. This reduces visibility and increases the risk of a crash during normal operation.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019-2023 Nova Bus LFS transit buses are affected. Drivers are most at risk due to potential visibility issues with the door.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your bus has a missing DOT code mark on the driver's speaker hole door. The recall covers 2019-2023 LFS transit buses.
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What to do — step by step
Stop Using the Door
The driver's door may have a missing DOT code mark, which could cause it to be replaced with the wrong type of plastic.
Contact Nova Bus
Call Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410 to schedule a free door replacement.
Check VIN Status
Search your vehicle's VIN on NHTSA.gov starting July 11, 2026 to confirm if it's affected.
July 11, 2026
What NHTSA says 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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 3 months.
- Owner letters expected (expected, per the notice)
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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 26V300000 — Nova Bus 2023 LFS Buses: Missing DOT Code May Cause Crash Risk Hello, I own a Nova Bus 2023 LFS Buses: Missing DOT Code May Cause Crash Risk that is covered by recall 26V300000 from Nova Bus. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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Where this comes from
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 #26V300000 (October 10, 2026)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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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