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2013 Nova Bus Lfs

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jun 2, 2026
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains no NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2013 Nova Bus Lfs. 16 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 133 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Safety recalls

16 campaigns cover this model year

View all 16

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
26V355000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING:SWITCH

Jun 2, 2026
5,662 units potentially affected
The defect: 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."
The 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.
The 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.
Nova Bus (US) Inc.Manufacturer number CR5918View on NHTSA.gov
26V077000

SEATS

Feb 10, 2026
478 units potentially affected
The defect: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2013-2019 LFS and 2019-2020 LFS Artic transit buses equipped with Double Transversal seats. The passenger seat mounting rails may crack, causing the seat to detach and fall to the floor.
The risk: A seat that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to passengers in or near to the seat.
The remedy: Nova Bus will replace the attachment brackets, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed by April 10, 2026. Owners will receive another notice once remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 25, 2026.
Nova Bus (US) Inc.Manufacturer number CR5858View on NHTSA.gov
25V553000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Aug 26, 2025
24 units potentially affected
The defect: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2013 LFS transit buses. The coolant hoses routed through the HVAC roof unit may fail and leak coolant into the passenger seating area.
The risk: Hot coolant that leaks into the passenger seating area increases the risk of injury.
The remedy: Nova Bus will inspect and replace the hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5752. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 18V117.
Nova Bus (US) Inc.Manufacturer number CR5752View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

No owner complaints recorded for this model year

Either none have been filed with NHTSA, or this vehicle is too new for reports to have accumulated.

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

LI5228ER2

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SUMP/TANK

DEF GEN4 tank, tank head and sensor will no longer be available in service

APS5370E

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The Delco-Remy alternator is obsolete. Air cooled ductless (Almott) alternator, power cable and hardware kit to replace the Delco-Remy oil-cooled alternator.

LI5024ER1

STRUCTURE

Under certain conditions, the rear wheelhouse structure section may be affected by a structural stress and crack near the radius rod of the anchor point.

LI5228ER1

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

DEF tank Head Unit GEN4

LI5228E

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT

DEF tank Head Unit GEN4 N8900882 is no longer available in service, it is replace by the new DEF tank Head Unit GEN5 N8910051

LI5170E

SUSPENSION

New lower shock mount available with an adapter plate better suited for the front and rear axle.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Nova Bus Lfs by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2025030—
20240100—
20232310—
20220320—
20210230—
20200210—
20190220—
20180160—
20170180—
20160170—
20150140—
20140140—
2013Viewing0160—
2012090—
2011050—
2010040—
2009020—
2008030—
2007020—
2006020—
2005020—
2004000—
2003000—
2002010—
2001010—
2000010—
1999010—
1998010—
1997010—
1996000—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.