2005 Nova Bus Nova Lfs Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2005 Nova Bus Nova Lfs. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2005 Nova Bus Nova Lfs
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Interior lighting
Nova bus is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2009 lfs transit buses equipped with luminator horizon LED side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Remedy: Nova bus will notify owners and luminator will repair the buses free of charge. Please see luminator's defect report 09e-054. The safety recall began on february 26, 2010. Owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033…
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Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
Nova bus is recalling 19 my 2003-2006 lfs transit buses built with cummins isl engines which were equipped with cm850 fuel systems. The engine high pressure fuel lines from the engine high pressure pump to the engine fuel rail are prone to failure. Failure typically occurs at or under the fuel line fitting attachments.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary fuel line fittings and brackets free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during april 2008. Owners may contact nova bus at 1-450-472-6410.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2005 Nova Bus Nova Lfs. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Nova Bus Nova Lfs model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Nova Bus Nova Lfs model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2005 Nova Bus Nova Lfs
How do I know if my 2005 Nova Bus Nova Lfs has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2005 Nova Bus Nova Lfs; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Nova Bus dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 08V150000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Nova Bus models
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.