Seat belt may fail to properly restrain driver/fmvss 208
Defect Summary
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 Consequence
Failure of the tension-reliving device may prevent the seat belt from properly restraining the driver, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action
Nova bus will remove the seat belt tension-reliving device, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed may 23, 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.
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Other recalls from Nova Bus (us) Inc. or involving Seat Belts.
FAQ: Recall 26V182000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 26V182000?
NHTSA recall 26V182000 was issued by Nova Bus (us) Inc. on March 24, 2026. It addresses: Seat belt may fail to properly restrain driver/fmvss 208. The recall affects approximately 416 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Nova Bus (us) Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 26V182000 or the manufacturer campaign number CR5873. 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.