Nova Bus recalls
60 official recalls and safety alerts involving Nova Bus since 2021-11, from NHTSA. Newest first. Check the official notice for exact models and batch codes.
This list only includes recalls Recall Atlas has collected since 2021-10. A product not listed here may still be affected; check with Nova Bus or the relevant agency.
- 2026-09-29
USNova Bus (US) Inc.: Bike Rack May Detach
A detached bike rack can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2026-09-22
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Parking Brake May Unintentionally Activate
The bus may suddenly slow or stop without the brake lights turning on, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2026-09-03
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Defective Coolant Sensor May Shut Down Engine
An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, transferring passengers from the disabled bus can increase the risk of injury.
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Defective Coolant Sensor May Shut Down Engine
An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, transferring passengers from the disabled bus can increase the risk of injury.
- 2026-06-02
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Low Brake Air Pressure Warning Light May Not Illuminate/FMVSS 121
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…
- 2026-05-12
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: DOT Code Mark Missing from Driver's Door Window/FMVSS 205
A missing DOT code mark may result in the door being replaced with the incorrect type of plastic, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2026-04-30
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Control Unit May Shutdown and Cause a Loss of Drive Power
An overloaded control unit may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2026-04-09
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Window Glass May Detach from Frame/FMVSS 217
The glass can fall out of the frame, increasing the risk of ejection and injury during a crash. Detached window glass can also become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2026-03-31
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Window Glass may Detach from Frame/FMVSS 217
The glass can fall out of the frame, increasing the risk of ejection and injury during a crash. Detached window glass can also become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2026-03-24
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Seat Belt May Fail to Properly Restrain Driver/FMVSS 208
Failure of the tension-reliving device may prevent the seat belt from properly restraining the driver, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- 2026-02-10
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Mounting Rails May Crack and Cause Seat to Fall
A seat that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to passengers in or near to the seat.
- 2025-12-05
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Pump Failure May Cause Loss of Drive Power
A pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2025-11-28
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Cooling Pump Failure May Cause Loss of Drive Power
A cooling pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2025-11-10
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Seat Belt May Not Retract Properly/FMVSS 209
A loose seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- 2025-10-14
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: DOT Code Mark Missing from Driver's Door Window/FMVSS 205
A missing DOT code mark may result in the window being replaced with an incorrect type of glass, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2025-08-26
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Coolant May Leak into Passenger Seating Area and Cause Injury
Hot coolant that leaks into the passenger seating area increases the risk of injury.
- 2025-07-22
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Steering Wheel May Turn Unintentionally
A steering wheel that turns unintentionally increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- 2025-06-11
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Turn Signal Indicators May Remain Illuminated/FMVSS 108
A faulty indictor light, that cannot provide the driver with information about the status of the turn signals, increases the risk of a crash.
- 2025-04-14
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Air Leak in Brake Chamber
A brake chamber air leak may cause the brakes to engage unexpectedly, which can overheat the brakes and increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, unexpected braking can increase the risk of a crash.
- 2025-04-07
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Loss of Drive Power
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- 2025-04-03
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: High Voltage Batteries May Short Circuit
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- 2025-02-17
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Insufficient Number of Emergency Exits/FMVSS 217
An insufficient number of emergency exits can prevent or delay passengers from exiting during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury.
- 2024-12-03
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Incorrectly Installed Wheelchair Securement System
Incorrectly located attachment points may prevent the securement system from adequately restraining the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- 2024-11-19
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Defective Coolant Sensor May Shut Down Engine
An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, transferring passengers from the disabled bus can increase the risk of injury.
- 2024-11-05
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Seat Belt Not Retracting Properly/FMVSS 209
A seat belt that does not retract properly may result in a loose seat belt, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- 2024-09-30
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Software Error May Cause a Loss of Drive Power
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- 2024-09-09
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Auxiliary Heater May Short Circuit
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, a windshield defrosting system that does not function properly can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2024-09-03
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Instrument Panel Malfunction/FMVSS 101
An instrument panel that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash. A loss of drive power also increases the risk of a crash.
- 2024-07-26
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Reduced Visibility from Glazing on Glass/FMVSS 205
Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
- 2024-07-25
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Air Leak in Brake Chamber on Rear Axle
A brake chamber air leak may cause the brakes to engage unexpectedly, which can overheat the brakes and increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, unexpected braking can increase the risk of a crash.
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Air Leak in Brake Chamber on Rear Axle
A brake chamber air leak may cause the brakes to engage unexpectedly, which can overheat the brakes and increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, unexpected braking can increase the risk of a crash.
- 2024-07-08
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Incorrectly Aligned Windshield Wipers May Collide
Damaged wiper blades can reduce visibility in certain weather conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Parking Brake May Unintentionally Engage
A bus that stops suddenly without activating brake lights increases the risk of a crash.
- 2024-06-17
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Weld Failure Can Allow Door to Open While Driving
The separation can allow the passenger door to open while the bus is in motion, increasing the risk of injury.
- 2024-06-07
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Engine Shutdown from Loose Ground Connection
An unexpected engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash. An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.
- 2024-05-10
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Secondary Fuel Filter Hoses May Disconnect
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Additionally, a lack of fuel can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2024-03-27
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Engine Coolant Return Hose May Fail
An unexpected engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, transferring passengers from the disabled bus can increase the risk of injury.
- 2024-03-17
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Improperly Tightened Nut May Cause Electrical Arc
A loose nut can cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
- 2024-03-04
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Inoperative Battery Disconnect Switch
An inoperative battery disconnect switch increases the risk of electrical shock and injury during maintenance and repairs.
- 2024-01-19
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Door Windows Incorrectly Labeled/FMVSS 205
An incorrect DOT code mark may result in the window being replaced with an incorrect type of glass, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2023-12-20
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Front Air Spring Suspension May Separate
A loss of suspension can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
- 2023-11-21
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Sun Visor May Detach from Bracket
A detached sun visor can distract the driver or obstruct the view through the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2023-11-11
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Climate Control HVAC Unit May Detach from Roof
An HVAC unit that detaches from a bus can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Inoperative Turn Signals
Inoperative turn signals may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2023-10-25
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Incorrectly Installed Passenger Seat
A detached passenger seat may inadequately restrain a passenger during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- 2023-08-31
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: 250-Amp Fuse Holder May Overheat and Cause Fire
An electrical short circuit can overheat the fuse holder and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
- 2023-08-02
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- 2023-07-12
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Transmission May Separate from Driveshaft
A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Power Steering Hose May Detach
Sudden loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
- 2023-05-17
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Seat Belt Not Retracting Properly/FMVSS 209
A seat belt that does not retract properly may result in a loose seat belt, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- 2023-04-24
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: High Voltage Battery Pack May Short Circuit
A battery short circuit may increase the risk of a fire.
- 2023-04-18
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Incorrect Emergency Exit Window/FMVSS 217
In an emergency, the incorrect placement of the window exit release and label instructions or the insufficient window opening may prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
- 2023-04-04
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Taillights May Fail to Illuminate
Taillights that fail to illuminate may reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2023-02-06
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Power Steering Hose May Detach
Sudden loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
- 2022-12-07
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Non-Standard Color Lighting May Distract Drivers
The colorful lighting may cause confusion by distracting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2022-11-15
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Loose or Missing Steering Gear Box Fasteners
Missing fasteners may cause a of a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2022-06-17
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly
A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2022-06-13
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Radiator Fan Fuse May Short
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
- 2022-05-11
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Text Message Board May Duplicate Signals/FMVSS 108
The momentary text message board duplicating light signals may cause confusion, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2021-11-26
- US
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Door May Open and Close Unexpectedly
A passenger may exit the bus in an unsafe location if the rear passenger door opens unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, the doors may unexpectedly close on an exiting passenger, increasing the…