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Safety Recall NHTSA · 26V604000 Reported September 22, 2026

Parking brake may unintentionally activate

Nova Bus (us) Inc. · Parking Brake · 5 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
26V604000
Manufacturer Campaign
CR5494
Manufacturer
Component
Parking Brake
Vehicles Affected
5
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 22, 2026

Defect Summary

Nova bus (us) inc. (nova bus) is recalling certain 2024-2025 lfs transit buses. The emergency brake valve may have been improperly tightened. A loose connection may cause an air leak and the unintentional activation of the parking brake.

Safety Consequence

The bus may suddenly slow or stop without the brake lights turning on, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Nova bus will inspect and properly tighten the air line connections as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed november 21, 2026. Owners may contact nova bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova bus's number for this recall is cr5494.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Nova Bus (us) Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 26V604000 or campaign CR5494.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 26V604000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 26V604000?

NHTSA recall 26V604000 was issued by Nova Bus (us) Inc. on September 22, 2026. It addresses: Parking brake may unintentionally activate. The recall affects approximately 5 vehicles, with the defect involving the Parking Brake component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Nova Bus (us) Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 26V604000 or the manufacturer campaign number CR5494. 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: 2026-09-28. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.