NHTSA Recall History
Nova Bus (us) Inc. Safety Recalls
Every NHTSA-recorded safety recall issued by Nova Bus (us) Inc. — searchable by year, component, and severity. Data sourced daily from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
⚠ 3 active Do Not Drive recalls — see below
About Nova Bus (us) Inc. recalls
Nova Bus (us) Inc. has issued 91 NHTSA-tracked safety recalls spanning 16 years (from 2010 to 2026), affecting an estimated 25,709 vehicles. The most-recalled components are Electrical System, Visibility, Engine And Engine Cooling. Repairs for active recalls are free at any authorized Nova Bus (us) Inc. dealer — there is no time limit on safety recalls.
Defect Categories
Most-recalled components
The vehicle systems behind most Nova Bus (us) Inc. safety recalls.
Electrical System 18 recalls
Visibility 9 recalls
Engine And Engine Cooling 8 recalls
Service Brakes, Air 8 recalls
Steering 5 recalls
Structure 5 recalls
Recall History
Nova Bus (us) Inc. recalls by year
Browse 91 recalls across 16 years. Most recent first.
2026 5 recalls
Recall 26V275000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Control unit may shutdown and cause a loss of drive power
Electrical System · 40 affected · Apr 30, 2026
Recall 26E019000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Window glass may detach from frame/fmvss 217
Visibility · 61 affected · Apr 9, 2026
Recall 26V206000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Window glass may detach from frame/fmvss 217
Visibility · 13 affected · Mar 31, 2026
Recall 26V182000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Seat belt may fail to properly restrain driver/fmvss 208
Seat Belts · 416 affected · Mar 24, 2026
Recall 26V077000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Mounting rails may crack and cause seat to fall
N/A · 478 affected · Feb 10, 2026
2025 12 recalls
Recall 25E083000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Pump failure may cause loss of drive power
Engine And Engine Cooling · 25 affected · Dec 5, 2025
Recall 25V822000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Cooling pump failure may cause loss of drive power
Engine And Engine Cooling · 8 affected · Nov 28, 2025
Recall 25V773000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Seat belt may not retract properly/fmvss 209
Seat Belts · 5 affected · Nov 10, 2025
Recall 25V696000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Dot code mark missing from driver's door window/fmvss 205
Visibility · 2 affected · Oct 14, 2025
Recall 25V553000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Coolant may leak into passenger seating area and cause injury
Engine And Engine Cooling · 24 affected · Aug 26, 2025
Recall 25V476000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Steering wheel may turn unintentionally
Steering · 339 affected · Jul 22, 2025
Recall 25V368000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Turn signal indicators may remain illuminated/fmvss 108
Exterior Lighting · 45 affected · Jun 11, 2025
Recall 25E027000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Air leak in brake chamber
Service Brakes, Air · 2,090 affected · Apr 14, 2025
Recall 25V213000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Loss of drive power
Electrical System · 45 affected · Apr 7, 2025
Recall 25V184000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
High voltage batteries may short circuit
Electrical System · 24 affected · Apr 3, 2025
Recall 25E012000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Defective coolant sensor may shut down engine
Engine And Engine Cooling · 223 affected · Feb 19, 2025
Recall 25V101000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Insufficient number of emergency exits/fmvss 217
Structure · 2 affected · Feb 17, 2025
2024 18 recalls
Recall 24V907000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Incorrectly installed wheelchair securement system
Equipment Adaptive/mobility · 24 affected · Dec 3, 2024
Recall 24V873000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Defective coolant sensor may shut down engine
Engine And Engine Cooling · 758 affected · Nov 19, 2024
Recall 24V647000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Seat belt not retracting properly/fmvss 209
Seat Belts · 1,570 affected · Nov 5, 2024
Recall 24V727000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Software error may cause a loss of drive power
Electrical System · 40 affected · Sep 30, 2024
Recall 24V657000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Auxiliary heater may short circuit
Equipment · 208 affected · Sep 9, 2024
Recall 24V648000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Instrument panel malfunction/fmvss 101
Electrical System · 179 affected · Sep 3, 2024
Recall 24V564000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Reduced visibility from glazing on glass/fmvss 205
Visibility · 186 affected · Jul 26, 2024
Recall 24V559000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Air leak in brake chamber on rear axle
Service Brakes, Air · 166 affected · Jul 25, 2024
Recall 24V558000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Air leak in brake chamber on rear axle
Service Brakes, Air · 534 affected · Jul 25, 2024
Recall 24V519000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Incorrectly aligned windshield wipers may collide
Visibility · 34 affected · Jul 8, 2024
Recall 24V518000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Parking brake may unintentionally engage
Parking Brake · 900 affected · Jul 8, 2024
Recall 24V449000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Weld failure can allow door to open while driving
Latches/locks/linkages · 7 affected · Jun 17, 2024
Recall 24V421000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Engine shutdown from loose ground connection
N/A · 45 affected · Jun 7, 2024
Do Not Drive 24V328000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Secondary fuel filter hoses may disconnect
Fuel System, Diesel · 52 affected · May 10, 2024
Recall 24V231000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Engine coolant return hose may fail
Engine And Engine Cooling · 653 affected · Mar 27, 2024
Recall 24V203000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Improperly tightened nut may cause electrical arc
Electrical System · 608 affected · Mar 17, 2024
Recall 24V174000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Inoperative battery disconnect switch
Electrical System · 36 affected · Mar 4, 2024
Recall 24V033000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Door windows incorrectly labeled/fmvss 205
Structure · 289 affected · Jan 19, 2024
2023 14 recalls
Recall 23V866000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Front air spring suspension may separate
Suspension · 9 affected · Dec 20, 2023
Recall 23V781000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Sun visor may detach from bracket
Structure · 2 affected · Nov 21, 2023
Recall 23V762000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Inoperative turn signals
Exterior Lighting · 718 affected · Nov 11, 2023
Recall 23V763000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Climate control hvac unit may detach from roof
Equipment · 339 affected · Nov 11, 2023
Do Not Drive 23V714000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Incorrectly installed passenger seat
Seats · 514 affected · Oct 25, 2023
Recall 23V607000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
250-amp fuse holder may overheat and cause fire
Electrical System · 1,189 affected · Aug 31, 2023
Recall 23V540000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
High voltage battery may short circuit
Electrical System · 13 affected · Aug 2, 2023
Recall 23V481000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Power steering hose may detach
Steering · 196 affected · Jul 12, 2023
Recall 23V482000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Transmission may separate from driveshaft
Power Train · 414 affected · Jul 12, 2023
Recall 23V350000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Seat belt not retracting properly/fmvss 209
Seat Belts · 166 affected · May 17, 2023
Recall 23V291000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
High voltage battery pack may short circuit
Electrical System · 7 affected · Apr 24, 2023
Recall 23V277000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Incorrect emergency exit window/fmvss 217
Structure · 40 affected · Apr 18, 2023
Recall 23V239000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Taillights may fail to illuminate
Exterior Lighting · 10 affected · Apr 4, 2023
Recall 23V054000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Power steering hose may detach
Steering · 17 affected · Feb 6, 2023
2022 5 recalls
Recall 22V902000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Non-standard color lighting may distract drivers
N/A · 519 affected · Dec 7, 2022
Do Not Drive 22V845000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Loose or missing steering gear box fasteners
Steering · 827 affected · Nov 15, 2022
Recall 22E050000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Steering gear assembled incorrectly
N/A · 1 affected · Jun 17, 2022
Recall 22V416000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Radiator fan fuse may short
Electrical System · 273 affected · Jun 13, 2022
Recall 22V323000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Text message board may duplicate signals/fmvss 108
N/A · 307 affected · May 11, 2022
2021 3 recalls
Recall 21V929000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Door may open and close unexpectedly
Electrical System · 125 affected · Nov 26, 2021
Recall 21V351000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
High pressure fuel rail assembly may leak fuel
Fuel System, Diesel · 644 affected · May 14, 2021
Recall 21V151000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Brake lights and tail lights too high/fmvss 108
Exterior Lighting · 123 affected · Mar 9, 2021
2020 3 recalls
Recall 20V568000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Power steering pipes may separate
Steering · 223 affected · Sep 21, 2020
Recall 20V457000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Loss of drive from fractured pressure switch
Power Train · 34 affected · Aug 5, 2020
Recall 20V354000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Rear passenger door may not re-open if obstructed
Electrical System · 55 affected · Jun 15, 2020
2019 2 recalls
2018 4 recalls
Recall 18V829000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Engine fault code causes loss of vehicle stability
Electrical System · 337 affected · Nov 26, 2018
Recall 18V670000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Loss of drive from fractured pressure switch
Power Train · 2 affected · Sep 26, 2018
Recall 18V299000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Brake support bolt may break
Service Brakes, Air · 1,058 affected · May 7, 2018
Recall 18V117000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Pex connectors may leak coolant
Engine And Engine Cooling · 24 affected · Feb 17, 2018
2017 1 recall
2016 4 recalls
Recall 16V412000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Destination sign may not be properly secured
N/A · 914 affected · Jun 8, 2016
Recall 16V191000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Missing j-bracket welds on bus operator seat
N/A · 430 affected · Apr 5, 2016
Recall 16V135000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Windshield wipers may become inoperative
Visibility · 863 affected · Mar 4, 2016
Recall 16V068000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Incorrect routing of the main power cable
Electrical System · 229 affected · Feb 5, 2016
2015 12 recalls
Recall 15V735000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Passenger counter location causing pinch hazard
Structure · 304 affected · Nov 5, 2015
Recall 15V350000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Delay in parking brake application
Parking Brake · 250 affected · Jun 5, 2015
Recall 15V079000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Damaged crimping rings on air brake hoses
Service Brakes, Air · 5 affected · Feb 9, 2015
Recall 15V073000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Exhaust pipe leak may result in fire
Engine And Engine Cooling · 10 affected · Feb 9, 2015
Recall 15V074000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Wires in connector for abs system may be reversed
Service Brakes, Air · 5 affected · Feb 9, 2015
Recall 15V075000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Rear exit door controls may not function properly
N/A · 17 affected · Feb 9, 2015
Recall 15V076000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Emergency exit windows difficult to open/fmvss 217
Visibility · 5 affected · Feb 9, 2015
Recall 15V077000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Incorrectly routed power feed cable
Electrical System · 35 affected · Feb 9, 2015
Recall 15V078000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Power relay incorrectly wired
N/A · 5 affected · Feb 9, 2015
Recall 15V071000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Rear axle half shaft may fail
Power Train · 30 affected · Feb 6, 2015
Recall 15V072000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Rear brake system air line may detach
Service Brakes, Air · 16 affected · Feb 6, 2015
Recall 15E003000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Alternator cable terminal may fracture and arc
Electrical System · 41 affected · Jan 23, 2015
2014 4 recalls
Recall 14V769000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Seats may not be properly attached to wall
N/A · 7 affected · Dec 3, 2014
Recall 14V473000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Windshield wiper linkage may loosen
Visibility · 189 affected · Aug 1, 2014
Recall 14V380000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Absence of abs malfunction light/fmvss 121
Service Brakes, Air · 796 affected · Jun 30, 2014
Recall 14V381000
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Alternator cable terminal may fracture and arc
Electrical System · 734 affected · Jun 30, 2014
2013 1 recall
2012 2 recalls
Nova Bus (us) Inc. Recall FAQ
Common questions about Nova Bus (us) Inc. safety recalls, owner rights, and how to use this tracker.
How many recalls has Nova Bus (us) Inc. issued?
Nova Bus (us) Inc. has issued 91 NHTSA-tracked recalls covering approximately 25,709 vehicles since 2010. The most recent recall was reported 2026-04-30.
How do I check if my Nova Bus (us) Inc. vehicle is under recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's lookup tool will list every active recall tied to your specific vehicle, including ones from Nova Bus (us) Inc. and any sub-brand or component supplier.
Are Nova Bus (us) Inc. recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law (49 U.S.C. § 30120), manufacturers including Nova Bus (us) Inc. must remedy safety defects at no cost to the owner. Bring the recall notice or NHTSA recall ID to any authorized Nova Bus (us) Inc. dealer and the repair (or replacement, or refund) is free.
Does Nova Bus (us) Inc. have any "Do Not Drive" recalls?
Yes — 3 Nova Bus (us) Inc. recalls carry a NHTSA "Do Not Drive" warning, meaning the affected vehicles should not be operated until repaired. Look for the red Do Not Drive badge on individual recall cards below.
Which Nova Bus (us) Inc. components are most commonly recalled?
The top recalled components for Nova Bus (us) Inc. are: Electrical System (18), Visibility (9), Engine And Engine Cooling (8), Service Brakes, Air (8), Steering (5). Recalls in these categories tend to drive the most repair-campaign volume.
Where does this Nova Bus (us) Inc. recall data come from?
All data on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation's public recall dataset (NHTSA), refreshed daily. Last update: 2026-05-22. This site is independent and not affiliated with Nova Bus (us) Inc..