Nova BUS Recalls
99 recalls on record · February 1, 2007 to June 2, 2026 · Vehicle Equipment, Vehicles
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Count of recall notices naming this brand, by the year the recall was announced. A quiet year is not proof of a safe year.
April 5, 2019VehiclesNHTSA
Nova BUS 2011–2019 Electrical System recall
Hazard: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
November 26, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Nova BUS 2013–2018 Electrical System recall
Hazard: If there is a loss of vehicle stability, it can increase the risk of a crash.
September 26, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Nova BUS 2017 Power Train recall
Hazard: A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
May 7, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Nova BUS 2015–2017 Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: Breakage of the guide pin can cause loss of braking ability or loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
February 17, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Nova BUS 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: Leaking coolant could come into contact with passengers, increasing their risk of injury.
May 16, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Nova BUS 2016 Vehicle Speed Control recall
Hazard: Unintentional, full throttle application may increase the risk of a crash.
June 8, 2016VehiclesNHTSA
Nova BUS 2012–2015 Equipment recall
Hazard: If an sign falls, there is an increased risk of injury to anyone under or standing near the sign.
April 5, 2016VehiclesNHTSA
Nova BUS 2010–2015 Seats recall
Hazard: If the seat belt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash increasing their risk of injury.
March 4, 2016VehiclesNHTSA
Nova BUS 2014–2016 Visibility recall
Hazard: If the windshield wipers become inoperative, visibility will be decreased, increasing the risk of a crash.
February 5, 2016VehiclesNHTSA
Nova BUS 2010–2015 Electrical System recall
Hazard: If the main power cable disconnects, there will be a loss of power that could disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
November 5, 2015VehiclesNHTSA
Nova BUS 2010–2015 Structure recall
Hazard: A passenger could be injured if their arm is caught in the door.
June 5, 2015VehiclesNHTSA
Nova BUS 2001–2004 Parking Brake recall
Hazard: A delay in the application of the parking brake may result in the bus rolling forward or rearward a few feet, increasing the risk of a crash.
February 9, 2015VehiclesNHTSA
Nova BUS 2009 Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: Failure of the crimping rimgs may affect the braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
February 9, 2015VehiclesNHTSA
Nova BUS 2009 Electrical System recall
Hazard: If the incorrectly wired circuit short circuits, there would be an increased risk of a fire.
February 9, 2015VehiclesNHTSA
Nova BUS 2007–2009 Electrical System recall
Hazard: A battery cable that shorts to ground increases the risk of a fire.
February 9, 2015VehiclesNHTSA
Nova BUS 2008 Visibility recall
Hazard: An emergency exit that is difficult to open may hinder egress in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
February 9, 2015VehiclesNHTSA
Nova BUS 2006–2007 Electrical System recall
Hazard: If the rear exit door does not open and close as expected, there is an increased risk of injury to bus occupants.
February 9, 2015VehiclesNHTSA
Nova BUS 2007 Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: Without a functioning antilock brake system, there is an increased risk of a crash.
February 9, 2015VehiclesNHTSA
Nova BUS 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: If the components are exposed to hot exhaust gases, there is an increased risk of a fire.
February 6, 2015VehiclesNHTSA
Nova BUS 2006 Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: The incorrectly positioned retaining ring may allow the air line to detach, compromising the rear axle braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
February 6, 2015VehiclesNHTSA
Nova BUS 2009–2010 Power Train recall
Hazard: If the axle half shaft fails, the bus would be disabled, increasing the risk of a crash.
January 23, 2015Vehicle EquipmentNHTSA
Nova BUS Electrical System recall
Hazard: Arcing of the alternator cable may result in an engine compartment fire.
December 3, 2014VehiclesNHTSA
Nova BUS 2012 Seats recall
Hazard: If the seat detaches from the wall, there is an increased risk of injury.
August 1, 2014VehiclesNHTSA
Nova BUS 2013 Visibility recall
Hazard: If the windshield wiper linkage loosens from the wiper motor, the wipers may become inoperable, reducing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
June 30, 2014VehiclesNHTSA
Nova BUS 2010–2014 Electrical System recall
Hazard: Arcing of the alternator cable may result in an engine compartment fire.
June 30, 2014VehiclesNHTSA
Nova BUS 2004–2013 Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: If the ABS malfunction light does not illuminate if the ABS control unit loses power, the driver would not be aware that the ABS is not functional and that the brakes may unexpectedly lock up under certain conditions when the brakes are applied, increasing the risk of crash.
December 19, 2013VehiclesNHTSA
Nova BUS 2009–2012 Electrical System recall
Hazard: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
November 23, 2012VehiclesNHTSA
Nova BUS 2010 Visibility recall
Hazard: In the event the egress window fails during an emergency situation, passengers may be trapped in the bus placing them at risk of injury.
July 16, 2012VehiclesNHTSA
Nova BUS 2012 Service Brakes recall
Hazard: This condition could reduce braking ability and lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
November 1, 2011VehiclesNHTSA
Nova BUS 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: IF THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS DISCONNECT, HOT EXHAUST GASES CAN VENT PRIOR TO EXITING THE TAILPIPE, CREATING THE RISK OF COMBUSTION AND A FIRE. IF BOTH CLAMPS FAIL, THERE IS A RISK IN SOME APPLICATIONS THAT THE DOC/DPF HOUSING MAY DETACH COMPLETELY, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD.