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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 2025 Nova Bus Lfs in Canada.
This recall is for engine coolant level sensors installed on certain transit buses or sold as a replacement part. On certain transit buses, the engine coolant level sensor may be defective and could falsely detect a low level of coolant. If this happens, the engine could shut down and cause a loss of power to the wheels. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2025-513. Buses that were repaired under that recall also require this repair.
A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A bus that is disabled could result in a transfer of passengers in an uncontrolled environment, which may create a risk of injury.
Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine coolant level sensor.
On certain transit buses, the plastic glazing panel on the interior door separating the driver from the passengers may not have the required marking. As a result, the missing information could lead you to install the wrong panel. Canadian regulations require a marking to identify the type of glazing panel used.
An incorrect panel could reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to replace the plastic glazing panel with one that has the correct markings.
On certain buses, the passenger window(s) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the glass could loosen and detach from the window frame(s).
A glass panel that detaches from the bus could create a hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loose glass panel could create an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect and, if necessary, replace the windows(s).
On certain transit buses, the pivot shaft for the driver protection barrier may not have been adjusted properly. As a result, the barrier door could detach and fall.
A protection barrier door that falls could create the risk of injury.
Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to adjust the upper pivot shaft for the driver protection barrier.
On certain transit buses, the driver's seat belt tension-relieving device may not have been installed properly. As a result, the seat belt may not work properly in a crash, and the buses may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations.
A seat belt that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
To reduce the safety risk, Nova Bus recommends not to use the seat belt tension-relieving device until the recall repairs have been completed. Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to remove the seat belt tension-relieving device.
On certain transit buses, the recall repairs completed during Transport Canada recall no. 2025-539 may not be effective. As a result, a second inspection and/or repair is required. This recall is for coolant pumps installed on certain transit buses or sold as a replacement part. On certain transit buses, the cooling pumps for the electrical and/or mechanical cooling packages could fail and cause a loss of power to the wheels. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2025-539.
A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A bus that is disabled could result in a transfer of passengers in an uncontrolled environment, which may create a risk of injury.
Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect and, if necessary, replace the cooling pump(s).
On certain transit buses, the fasteners for the driver protection barrier may not have been tightened properly and could loosen. If this happens, the barrier could detach and fall.
A protection barrier door that falls could create the risk of injury.
Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to secure the fasteners properly.
On certain transit buses, the emergency exit window latch could fail. As a result, the emergency exit window could open during a crash or be difficult to open in an emergency.
An emergency exit window that opens in a crash could increase the risk of injury. An emergency exit that's difficult to open could slow your exit from the bus in an emergency and increase the risk of injury.
Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to repair the emergency exit window latch.
On certain electric transit buses, a software problem could cause a sudden loss of power to the wheels.
A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A bus that is disabled could result in a transfer of passengers in an uncontrolled environment, which may create a risk of injury.
Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to update the vehicle software.
On certain transit buses, the upper bracket that supports the glass panel on the interior door separating the driver from the passengers could fail. If this happens, the glass panel could fall into the passenger area.
Glass that falls into the passenger area could increase the risk of injury.
Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to replace the upper bracket for the glass panel.
This recall is for plastic diesel fuel tanks on certain transit buses or sold as a replacement part. On certain transit buses, the plastic diesel tank may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the tank could crack and leak diesel fuel.
A diesel fuel leak could create a hazard for others by making the road slippery. This could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a fuel leak can create the risk of a fire.
Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to replace the diesel fuel tank.
On certain transit buses, the circular window glass on the interior door separating the driver from the passengers may not have the required marking. As a result, the missing information could lead you to install the wrong type of glass. Canadian regulations require a marking to identify the type of glass used.
An incorrect window glass could reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to replace the glass panel with one that has the correct markings.
On certain transit buses, the cooling pumps for the electrical and/or mechanical cooling packages could fail and cause a loss of power to the wheels.
A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A bus that is disabled could result in a transfer of passengers in an uncontrolled environment, which may create a risk of injury.
Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect and, if necessary, replace the cooling pump(s).
On certain transit buses, the O-ring for the fuel management module could fail and cause a compressed natural gas (CNG) leak. If this happens, the gas detection alarm could cause the engine to shut down. Note: This recall only affects buses equipped with a CNG engine.
A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A bus that is disabled could result in a transfer of passengers in an uncontrolled environment, which may create a risk of injury.
Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to replace the O-ring in the fuel management module.
Under certain conditions, the electric power steering motor could shut down. As a result, pressure from the power steering pump could return and cause the steering wheel to move suddenly. Note: This recall only affects buses equipped with an electric power steering system.
A steering wheel that moves suddenly could increase the risk of injury.
Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to install a check valve at the power steering pump inlet.
On certain LFS electric buses, a software problem could cause a sudden loss of power to the wheels.
A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to update the electric motor software.
On certain transit buses, a software problem could cause the instrument cluster not to work. As a result, you may not be able to see certain information about the bus, including the speedometer, certain warning lights and malfunction tell-tales. This problem could also cause a loss of power to the wheels. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2024-500. Buses that were repaired under that recall don't require this repair.
A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a speedometer, warnings lights and tell-tales that don't work properly could increase the risk of a crash.
Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to update the instrument cluster software.
On certain transit buses, a software problem could cause a turn signal indicator light to stay on instead of flashing when a turn signal is used. As a result, the buses may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations.
A turn signal indicator that doesn't work properly could create confusion and increase the risk of a crash.
Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect and, if necessary, update the digital display software.
On certain transit buses, a software problem could cause a turn signal indicator to turn on even if the turn signals aren't being used. As a result, the buses may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations.
A turn signal indicator that doesn't work properly could create confusion and increase the risk of a crash.
Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect and, if necessary, update the speedometer software.
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