Traction motor: controllerRecall 24V-727 · 2022–2023 Nova Bus LFS

Nova Bus (US) Inc. recall 24V-727 covers 40 2022–2023 Nova Bus LFS for a traction motor: controller problem, reported to NHTSA on September 30, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 88% of affected vehicles repaired.

88%
Vehicles repaired35 of 40 · 2026 Q3
Vehicles affected401 model
ReportedSep 30, 2024Owners notified Nov 2, 2024
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 24V727000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS buses. A software error may cause the Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) to crash, disconnecting the high voltage batteries and causing a loss of drive power.

The risk

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

Nova Bus will validate and update the VCU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5643.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

88%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2024 Q42026 Q3
1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from October 24, 2022 to August 1, 2024. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.