Recall 25V213 covers 45 2022-2023 Nova Bus Lfs buses for an engine-harness length defect. Free repair once available at a franchised Nova Bus dealer.
Nova Bus is recalling 45 2022-2023 Lfs transit buses because the engine wiring harness can be the wrong length, damaging the harness and causing a loss of drive power. That loss of power can increase the risk of a crash, and the Nova Bus dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The engine wiring harness on 2022-2023 Nova Bus Lfs transit buses is a bundle of protected electrical wires that carries power and signals between the engine cradle and the bus systems that control propulsion. It has to be long enough to follow normal movement around the engine without pulling tight, rubbing, or stressing its connectors.
On affected buses, the harness is too short and the connector connection can be poor. That tension can damage the wiring or loosen the connection. Once the wiring or connector is damaged, the engine control path can be interrupted and the bus can lose drive power.
The replacement harness has adequate length for the installation, with part numbers that differ by client. Before the failure happens, there is no warning sign. A driver should not expect a dashboard message, noise, or drivability clue before the bus loses propulsion.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2022 and 2023 Lfs buses using the same hybrid cradle wiring harness.
| 2023 Nova Bus Lfs | wiring |
|---|---|
| 2022 Nova Bus Lfs | wiring |
| Units affected | 45 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
A loss of drive power can leave the bus without propulsion and increase the risk of a crash. There is no warning before it occurs, so treat an included VIN as a scheduling priority and tell operators to report any propulsion change at once. Repair will be free at any franchised Nova Bus dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022-2023 Nova Bus Lfs is included in this recall.
- Review the Nova Bus owner letter mailed February 3, 2026, for repair timing.
- Call Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410 and reference recall number 25V213 (Nova Bus recall CR5719).
- Schedule the free wire extension kit repair for the incorrect-length engine wiring harness once Nova Bus opens the repair.
- Operate the bus cautiously until the repair is complete, and keep extra space in traffic in case drive power is lost.
What happens at the repair
Once the dealer repair is available, a Nova Bus technician will install a wire extension kit for the engine wiring harness so the harness has the correct routing and length. The repair is free under the recall, with parts and labor covered. Nova Bus uses its standard reimbursement plan for this campaign. If you already paid for a related wiring harness repair before the recall notice, bring documentation of the repair and payment to the service desk or contact Nova Bus customer service about reimbursement.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 7, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 6, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| February 3, 2026 | Owner notification mailed |
| February 13, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| February 13, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| February 13, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V213?
Recall 25V213 covers 45 2022-2023 Nova Bus Lfs transit buses with an engine wiring harness that is the wrong length. Harness damage can cause a loss of drive power and increase crash risk. Nova Bus will install a wire extension kit for free.
What should I do if my 2022-2023 Nova Bus Lfs is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm the specific bus is included in recall 25V213. If it is, contact a franchised Nova Bus service location or Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410 to arrange the free wire extension kit installation. Reference Nova Bus recall CR5719 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Nova Bus will install the wire extension kit free of charge at a franchised Nova Bus service location or through its authorized recall repair process.
What is the safety risk in recall 25V213?
The safety risk is loss of drive power. If the engine wiring harness is damaged, the bus can lose drive power, which increases crash risk. The recall filing does not include a do-not-drive instruction, but the repair should be scheduled once your VIN is confirmed.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V213000 |
|---|---|
| Nova Bus customer service | 1-450-472-6410 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V213 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V213000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →