NHTSA Recall 26V077000: Seats
Nova Bus (US) Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 478 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Nova Bus Lfs.
| NHTSA campaign | 26V077000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CR5858 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | February 10, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety risk
A seat that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to passengers in or near to the seat.
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 December 4, 2026.
Vehicles covered by recall 26V077000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Nova Bus Lfs | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Nova Bus Lfs Artic | 2019, 2020 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.