Canada2020–2026 Nova Bus LFS transit buses (NOVA BUS) are affected; look for vehicles identified as 2020–2026 Nova Bus LFS. The control unit could shut down, causing a sudden loss of power to the wheels, which could increase the risk of a crash or create a risk of injury if passengers must be transferred from a disabled bus. Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide instructions to correct the control unit connections and update the vehicle software.
How to identify it
2020–2026 Nova Bus LFS
The hazard
On certain transit buses, a problem could cause the control unit to shut down. If this happens, there could be a sudden loss of power to the wheels.
Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2026-220
A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A bus that is disabled could result in a transfer of passengers in an uncontrolled environment, which may create a risk of injury.
What to do
Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to correct the connections to the control unit and for updating the vehicle software.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Transport Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
Read the official notice (opens in a new tab)