United States2024–2025 LFS transit buses manufactured by Nova Bus (US) Inc. are affected; 5 buses are potentially involved. The emergency brake valve may have been improperly tightened, which can cause an air leak and unintentional activation of the parking brake, possibly causing the bus to suddenly slow or stop without brake lights and increasing crash risk. Nova Bus will inspect and properly tighten the air line connections free of charge; owner letters are expected to be mailed November 21, 2026, and owners may call 1-800-350-6682 (recall CR5494).
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V604000; Manufacturer campaign CR5494
The hazard
The bus may suddenly slow or stop without the brake lights turning on, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
Nova Bus will inspect and properly tighten the air line connections as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 21, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5494.
The official notice
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