NOVA BUS LFS (2023) recall — Service Brakes, Air
Nova Bus recalls 2023 LFS buses with brake air pressure warning light that fails to illuminate when engine is off, risking crashes if parking brake is disengaged before starting.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A low brake air pressure warning light that fails to illuminate when the engine is off will not alert the driver to a low brake pressure condition, increasing the risk of a crash if the parking brake is disengaged before starting the engine.
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What happened, in plain English
Nova Bus is recalling certain 2023 LFS transit buses because a brake air pressure warning light may not work when the engine is off. This could cause a crash if the parking brake is released before starting the engine. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81524-nova-bus-2023-lfs-buses-brake-warning-light-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81524-nova-bus-2023-lfs-buses-brake-warning-light-failure-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #26V355000
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“Nova Bus 2023 LFS Buses: Brake Warning Light Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81524-nova-bus-2023-lfs-buses-brake-warning-light-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #26V355000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V355000).
Why it’s dangerous
The brake air pressure warning light may not turn on when the engine is off. If the parking brake is released before starting the engine, drivers won't know if brake air pressure is low, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of Nova Bus 2023 LFS transit buses with the described brake warning light issue are most at risk. This recall affects buses that were sold between 1997-2024.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Nova Bus LFS model was sold between 1997-2024. The specific issue involves the brake air pressure warning light failing to illuminate when the engine is off.
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What to do — step by step
Update Firmware
Nova Bus will send a free firmware update to fix the brake warning light issue.
Contact Customer Service
Call Nova Bus at 1-450-472-6410 to confirm your bus is affected and get instructions.
What NHTSA says to do
Nova Bus will update the firmware, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed by July 17, 2026. Owners will receive another notice once remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5918.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The brake air pressure warning light may fail to illuminate when the engine is off, which could lead to a crash if the parking brake is released before starting the engine.
How do I know if my bus is affected?
Check if your Nova Bus LFS model was sold between 1997-2024 and if the brake air pressure warning light fails to illuminate when the engine is off.
What should I do if I own this bus?
Nova Bus will send a free firmware update to fix the issue. Contact customer service at 1-450-472-6410 to confirm your bus is affected.
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 26V355000 — Nova Bus Nova Bus Hello, I own a Nova Bus that is covered by recall 26V355000 from Nova Bus. The official recall notice states: Nova Bus will update the firmware, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed by July 17, 2026. Owners will receive another notice once remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5918. 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 #26V355000 (February 6, 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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