NHTSA Recall 26V182000: Seat belts: front
Nova Bus (US) Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 416 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Nova Bus Lfs.
| NHTSA campaign | 26V182000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CR5873 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT |
| Report received | March 24, 2026 |
| Owner notification | May 22, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2016-2018, 2020, 2022-2023 LFS and 2019-2020 LFS Artic transit buses. The driver's seat belt tension-reliving device may fail to disengage without manual intervention. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety risk
Failure of the tension-reliving device may prevent the seat belt from properly restraining the driver, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Nova Bus will remove the seat belt tension-reliving device, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5873. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 23, 2026.
Vehicles covered by recall 26V182000
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.