Conventional: airRecall 24V-518 · Nova Bus vehicles
Nova Bus (US) Inc. recall 24V-518 covers 900 Nova Bus vehicles for a conventional: air problem, reported to NHTSA on July 8, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q2) shows 86% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 24V518000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2021-2024 LFS and 2021-2023 LFS Artic buses. An air leak may occur in the parking brake valve and unintentionally engage the parking brake without activating the brake lights.
The risk
A bus that stops suddenly without activating brake lights increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Nova Bus will inspect and tighten the parking brake air line connections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5615.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
86%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 17, 2021 to March 15, 2024. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.