United States1997–2002, 2005–2024 LFS, 2009–2014, and 2016–2024 LFS Artic transit buses are affected; involved vehicles’ VINs will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2026. The low brake air pressure warning light may fail to illuminate when the engine is off, causing noncompliance with FMVSS 121. Nova Bus will update the firmware free of charge; interim owner notification letters were mailed by July 17, 2026 and owners will be notified again when the remedy is available. For information contact Nova Bus at 1-450-472-6410 (recall CR5918).
What's being recalled
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 1997-2002, 2005-2024 LFS, 2009-2014, and 2016 - 2024 LFS Artic transit buses. The low brake air pressure warning light may fail to illuminate when the engine is off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V355000; Manufacturer campaign CR5918
The hazard
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.
What 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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2026.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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