2000–2024 Nova Bus LFS & Nova Bus Lfs Artic Service Brakes Recall 26V355000 (Nova Bus CR5918)
NHTSA recall 26V355000 (Nova Bus recall CR5918) covers about 5,662 2000–2024 Nova Bus LFS & Nova Bus Lfs Artic vehicles (service brakes), filed with NHTSA Jun 2, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V355000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Service brakes
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 1997-2002, 2005-2024 LFS, 2009-2014, and 2016 - 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."
The risk
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.
The remedy and its status
Nova Bus will update the firmware, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed by July 17, 2026. Owners will receive another notice once remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5918. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2026.
Status: NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready.
Nova Bus recall number CR5918
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V355000 as CR5918. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "CR5918 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Nova Bus LFS | 2000–2002, 2005–2024 | — |
| Nova Bus Lfs Artic | 2009–2014, 2016–2024 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Jun 2, 2026
- Owner notification
- Not listed yet
- Build dates covered
- Mar 23, 1997 to Sep 10, 2024
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Safety standard (FMVSS)
- 121
Check your VIN for 26V355000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 26V355000 is open, call any Nova Bus dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V355000 or CR5918). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V355000?
NHTSA recall 26V355000 (Nova Bus recall CR5918) covers about 5,662 2000–2024 Nova Bus LFS & Nova Bus Lfs Artic vehicles (service brakes), filed with NHTSA Jun 2, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 1997-2002, 2005-2024 LFS, 2009-2014, and 2016 - 2024 LFS Artic transit buses.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V355000?
NHTSA's record for 26V355000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "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." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V355000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Nova Bus dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 26V355000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Nova Bus will update the firmware, free of charge." NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Nova Bus recall number for 26V355000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as CR5918. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (CR5918) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V355000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 26V355000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
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