The defect
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2023 LFS Artic and 2022-2024 LFS buses. The coolant sensor could send a false signal, causing the engine to shut down.
The risk
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.
The remedy
Nova Bus will inspect and replace the coolant sensor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5668.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Nova Bus LFS | 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Nova Bus LFS Artic | 2023 |
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Bus LFS | 2022 | 0 | 34 |
| Nova Bus LFS | 2023 | 2 | 33 |
| Nova Bus LFS | 2024 | 0 | 13 |
| Nova Bus LFS Artic | 2023 | 0 | 9 |
Other engine and engine cooling recalls in 2024
27 of the 950 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2024 concerned the engine and engine cooling; Nova Bus (US) Inc. filed 55 campaigns in all.
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