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24V647Received 2024-11-05SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Affected model years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
A seat belt that does not retract properly may result in a loose seat belt, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Official action: Nova Bus will install additional seat stoppers to the driver's rear partition, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 4, 2025. Nova's number for this recall is CR5635. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 23V-350. Vehicles that were previously recalled under 23V-350 will need to have the new remedy completed.
24V648Received 2024-09-03ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Affected model years: 2023, 2024
An instrument panel that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash. A loss of drive power also increases the risk of a crash.
Official action: Novas Bus will update the instrument panel firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2024. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5636.
24V657Received 2024-09-09EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Affected model years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, a windshield defrosting system that does not function properly can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Official action: Nova Bus will the auxiliary heater air intake, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5637.
24V727Received 2024-09-30ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Affected model years: 2022, 2023
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Official action: Nova Bus will validate and update the VCU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5643.
24V873Received 2024-11-19ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Affected model years: 2022, 2023, 2024
An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, transferring passengers from the disabled bus can increase the risk of injury.
Official action: Nova Bus will inspect and replace the coolant sensor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5668.
24V907Received 2024-12-03EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Affected model years: 2022, 2023, 2024
Incorrectly located attachment points may prevent the securement system from adequately restraining the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Official action: Nova Bus will reinstall securement system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus at 1-866-870-2046. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5674.
25V101Received 2025-02-17STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Affected model years: 2006, 2007
An insufficient number of emergency exits can prevent or delay passengers from exiting during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury.
Official action: Nova Bus will replace some windows with emergency exit windows, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 1 bus. Nova Bus will notify owners on or about 12/12/2025. Phase 2 will include 1 bus. Nova Bus will notify owners on or about 2/16/2026. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 866-870-2046. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5772.
25V184Received 2025-04-03ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Affected model years: 2022, 2023
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Official action: Nova Bus will replace the batteries, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2025. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5687.
25V213Received 2025-04-07ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Affected model years: 2022, 2023
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Official action: Nova Bus will install a wire extension kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 3, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5719.
25V368Received 2025-06-11EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Affected model years: 2022, 2023
A faulty indictor light, that cannot provide the driver with information about the status of the turn signals, increases the risk of a crash.
Official action: Nova Bus will update the digital display firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 7, 2025. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5732.
25V476Received 2025-07-22STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Affected model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
A steering wheel that turns unintentionally increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Official action: Nova Bus will install a check valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 11, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5746.
25V553Received 2025-08-26ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Affected model years: 2013
Hot coolant that leaks into the passenger seating area increases the risk of injury.
Official action: Nova Bus will inspect and replace the hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5752. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 18V117.
25V696Received 2025-10-14VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Affected model years: 2019, 2020
A missing DOT code mark may result in the window being replaced with an incorrect type of glass, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Official action: Nova Bus will replace the glass panels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5805. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 30, 2026.
25V773Received 2025-11-10SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Affected model years: 2024, 2025
A loose seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Official action: Nova Bus will adjust the seat base plate, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5818. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 9, 2026.
25V822Received 2025-11-28ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP
Affected model years: 2021, 2024, 2025
A cooling pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Official action: 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.
26V077Received 2026-02-10SEATS
Affected model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
A seat that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to passengers in or near to the seat.
Official action: Nova Bus will replace the attachment brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 2, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 4, 2026.
26V182Received 2026-03-24SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Affected model years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2023
Failure of the tension-reliving device may prevent the seat belt from properly restraining the driver, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Official action: Nova Bus will remove the seat belt tension-reliving device, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5873. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 23, 2026.
26V206Received 2026-03-31VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Affected model years: 2025
The glass can fall out of the frame, increasing the risk of ejection and injury during a crash. Detached window glass can also become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Official action: Nova Bus will inspect and replace the glass as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed May 29, 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 CR5877. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 25, 2026.
26V275Received 2026-04-30ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT:POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU)
Affected model years: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
An overloaded control unit may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Official action: Nova Bus will modify the connection configuration and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 2, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5882. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 29, 2026.
26V300Received 2026-05-12STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DOOR
Affected model years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
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.
Official action: Nova Bus will replace the plastic panel door, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed by July 7, 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 CR5884. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 23, 2026.
26V355Received 2026-06-02SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING:SWITCH
Affected model years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
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.
Official action: 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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2026.
26V573Received 2026-09-03ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Affected model years: 2022, 2023, 2024
An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, transferring passengers from the disabled bus can increase the risk of injury.
Official action: Nova Bus will inspect and replace the coolant sensor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 2, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5936. This recall supersedes Recall 24V873. Vehicles repaired under the previous recall will need the new repair completed.
26V604Received 2026-09-22PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Affected model years: 2024, 2025
The bus may suddenly slow or stop without the brake lights turning on, increasing the risk of a crash.
Official action: 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.
26V624Received 2026-09-29EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Affected model years: 2022, 2023
A detached bike rack can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Official action: Nova Bus will replace the mounting screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 28, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5957.
Source snapshots: recall files 4 October 2026; complaint file 3 October 2026; investigation file 29 September 2026. Individually labelled archived records retain their older date.
