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Nova Bus LFS Recall 26V275: Bus Control Unit May Shut Down, Causing Loss of Drive Power

NHTSA campaign 26V275, reported April 30, 2026, 50 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A telemetry control unit installed alongside the vehicle monitoring system can receive more data than it can handle. When this happens, the hybrid power control unit may shut down, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

If you own or operate an affected bus, the manufacturer will modify the connection configuration and update the software at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed October 2, 2026. You can contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410 with questions. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) on NHTSA.gov, where affected VINs will be searchable beginning June 29, 2026.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 26V275Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT:POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU)
Problem
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2025 LFS transit buses. The telemetry control unit installed in parallel with the vehicle monitoring system may cause a data overload.
Risk
An overloaded control unit may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nova Bus will modify the connection configuration and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 2, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5882. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 29, 2026.

Affected vehicles

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