CarRecallWatch
Home / Latest recalls / 26V355

Nova Bus LFS Recall 26V355: Low air brake warning light may not illuminate when engine is off

NHTSA campaign 26V355, reported June 2, 2026, 5,662 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain Nova Bus LFS transit buses may have a low brake air pressure warning light that fails to illuminate when the engine is off. The vehicles also do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 121, which covers air brake systems.

Because the warning light may not come on, the driver may not be alerted to low brake pressure. If the parking brake is released before the engine is started, this increases the risk of a crash.

Nova Bus will update the vehicle firmware at no cost. Interim notification letters were mailed by July 17, 2026, and owners will receive another notice once the remedy is available. Owners can contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410 and reference recall number CR5918. VINs involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2026, so check your VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 26V355Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING:SWITCH
Problem
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 1997-2002, 2005-2024 LFS, 2009-2014, and 2016 - 2024 LFS Artic transit buses. The low brake air pressure warning light may fail to illuminate when the engine is off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk
A low brake air pressure warning light that fails to illuminate when the engine is off will not alert the driver to a low brake pressure condition, increasing the risk of a crash if the parking brake is disengaged before starting the engine.
Remedy
Nova Bus will update the firmware, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed by July 17, 2026. Owners will receive another notice once remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5918. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2026.

Affected vehicles

Nova Bus LFS20002001200220052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Nova Bus LFS Artic200920102011201220132014201620172018201920202021202220232024