Engine and engine cooling: cooling systemRecall 25V-553 · 2013 Nova Bus LFS
Nova Bus (US) Inc. recall 25V-553 covers 24 2013 Nova Bus LFS for a engine and engine cooling: cooling system problem, reported to NHTSA on August 26, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 0% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V553000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2013 LFS transit buses. The coolant hoses routed through the HVAC roof unit may fail and leak coolant into the passenger seating area.
The risk
Hot coolant that leaks into the passenger seating area increases the risk of injury.
The fix
Nova Bus will inspect and replace the hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5752. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 18V117.
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
0%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 14, 2013 to August 20, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.