United States2013–2019 LFS and 2019–2020 LFS Artic transit buses equipped with Double Transversal seats are affected; VINs for involved vehicles will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 4, 2026, and interim owner letters were mailed by April 10, 2026. The passenger seat mounting rails may crack, allowing a seat to detach and fall, increasing the risk of injury. Nova Bus will replace the attachment brackets free of charge and owners will receive another notice when the remedy is available; owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410.
What's being recalled
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2013-2019 LFS and 2019-2020 LFS Artic transit buses equipped with Double Transversal seats. The passenger seat mounting rails may crack, causing the seat to detach and fall to the floor.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V077000; Manufacturer campaign CR5858
The hazard
A seat that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to passengers in or near to the seat.
What to do
Nova Bus will replace the attachment brackets, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed by April 10, 2026. Owners will receive another notice once remedy becomes available. 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.
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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