Nova Bus (us): Low Brake Air Pressure Warning Light May Not Illuminate (service Brakes, Air)

Nova Bus is recalling certain transit buses from 1997-2024 because the low brake air pressure warning light may not turn on when the engine is off, which could fail to alert drivers to unsafe brake conditions. This affects the air brake system's safety compliance. Nova Bus will fix the problem for free with a firmware update, and owners will receive notification letters starting August 1, 2026.

Recalling firm

Nova Bus (US) Inc.

Product

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR. Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 1997-2002, 2005-2024 LFS and 2009-2024 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."

Reason

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. Remedy: Nova Bus will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 1, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5918.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United States

Agency

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Recall date

2026-06-02

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

Nationwide

Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/924d64f0-1605-4c3a-8cc6-1ed794b90ac8