Mounting rails may crack and cause seat to fall
Defect Summary
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 Consequence
A seat that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to passengers in or near to the seat.
Corrective Action
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 april 11, 2026.
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FAQ: Recall 26V077000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 26V077000?
NHTSA recall 26V077000 was issued by Nova Bus (us) Inc. on February 10, 2026. It addresses: Mounting rails may crack and cause seat to fall. The recall affects approximately 478 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Nova Bus (us) Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 26V077000 or the manufacturer campaign number CR5858. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.