Nova Bus recalls 2024–2025 LFS transit buses over loose emergency brake valve that can set the parking brake
A loosely tightened emergency brake valve connection may leak air and apply the parking brake unintentionally, so the bus could suddenly slow or stop without brake lights, raising the risk of a crash.
What to do
Nova Bus will inspect the air line connections and tighten them as needed, free of charge. Owners may call Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682 and refer to recall number CR5494.
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Recall details
- Product
- Nova Bus Lfs 2024–2025
- Company
- Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Hazard
- The bus may suddenly slow or stop without the brake lights turning on, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 5 vehicles
- Owner notification
- October 1, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 22, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V604000
- Manufacturer campaign number: CR5494
- Model years: 2024–2025
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
- Defect
- Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2024-2025 LFS transit buses. The emergency brake valve may have been improperly tightened. A loose connection may cause an air leak and the unintentional activation of the parking brake.
- Consequence
- The bus may suddenly slow or stop without the brake lights turning on, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective 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.
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