2016 Nova Bus Lfs | 2017 Nova Bus Lfs | 2018 Nova Bus Lfs | 2020 Nova Bus Lfs | 2019 Nova Bus Lfs Artic | 2020 Nova Bus Lfs Artic | 2022 Nova Bus Lfs | 2023 Nova Bus Lfs — Seat belts: front
Published March 24, 2026 · Recall initiated: March 24, 2026
Summary
NHTSA records recall 26V182000, published March 24, 2026. Recalling firm: Nova Bus (US) Inc.; 2016 Nova Bus Lfs | 2017 Nova Bus Lfs | 2018 Nova Bus Lfs | 2020 Nova Bus Lfs | 2019 Nova Bus Lfs Artic | 2020 Nova Bus Lfs Artic | 2022 Nova Bus Lfs | 2023 Nova Bus Lfs — Seat belts: front.
What's the hazard
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2016-2018, 2020, 2022-2023 LFS and 2019-2020 LFS Artic transit buses. The driver's seat belt tension-reliving device may fail to disengage without manual intervention. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.
What to do
Nova Bus will remove the seat belt tension-reliving device, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5873. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 23, 2026.
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Recall details
- Brand
- NOVA BUS
- Model
- LFS
- Manufacturer
- Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Lot
- 2016 NOVA BUS LFS | 2017 NOVA BUS LFS | 2018 NOVA BUS LFS | 2020 NOVA BUS LFS | 2019 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC | 2020 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC | 2022 NOVA BUS LFS | 2023 NOVA BUS LFS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Nova Bus Lfs | 2017 Nova Bus Lfs | 2018 Nova Bus Lfs | 2020 Nova Bus Lfs | 2019 Nova Bus Lfs Artic | 2020 Nova Bus Lfs Artic | 2022 Nova Bus Lfs | 2023 Nova Bus Lfs — Seat belts: front recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 26V182000 on March 24, 2026. Reported hazard: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2016-2018, 2020, 2022-2023 LFS and 2019-2020 LFS Artic transit buses. The driver's seat belt tension-reliving device may fail to disengage without manual intervention. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.
What should I do if I have this product?
Nova Bus will remove the seat belt tension-reliving device, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5873. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 23, 2026.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: NOVA BUS. Model: LFS.