Recall 25V773 affects 5 2024-2025 Nova Bus Lfs transit buses for a pinched driver's seat belt. Repair is free at any franchised Nova Bus dealer.
Nova Bus is recalling 5 2024-2025 Lfs transit buses because the driver's seat belt can be pinched by the partition and fail to retract properly. A loose belt can leave the driver inadequately restrained in a crash, increasing the risk of injury; Nova Bus dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The driver's seat belt in the 2024-2025 Nova Bus Lfs is supposed to pull across the driver, lock under sudden movement, then retract back into place when released. Its routing has to stay clear of the partition so the webbing can move freely and keep the driver properly restrained.
On affected buses, the driver's seat base plate was adjusted incorrectly during assembly because the manufacturing instructions were misread. That position leaves the belt close enough to the partition that the partition can pinch the webbing. When the belt is pinched, it does not retract the way it should, so the seat belt assembly no longer meets the federal seat belt standard named in recall 25V773.
There is no warning sign before failure. A driver or service technician can still look for a belt that drags, hangs loose, or does not pull back cleanly after use.
Who's affected?
The scope spans the 2024 and 2025 Lfs, with the same driver seat belt anchorage component listed for both model years.
| 2024 Nova Bus Lfs | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2025 Nova Bus Lfs | seat belt |
| Units affected | 5 |
| 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 loose seat belt can leave an occupant inadequately restrained during a crash, increasing injury risk. There is no warning sign before failure, so keep that seating position out of service and schedule the repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Nova Bus dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024-2025 Nova Bus Lfs is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Nova Bus dealer to schedule the free seat-base-plate adjustment that keeps the partition from pinching the driver's seat belt.
- Bring the recall notice if Nova Bus mailed one. If not, reference recall number 25V773 and Nova Bus recall CR5818 when you call.
- Keep the driver's seat belt clear of the partition and confirm it retracts before each trip until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Nova Bus technician adjusts the driver's seat base plate so the partition no longer pinches the driver's seat belt and the belt can retract correctly. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. If you already paid out of pocket for a related seat belt or seat base repair before the recall notice, Nova Bus uses its general reimbursement plan on file for documented expenses. Bring repair paperwork and payment records to the service desk, or contact Nova Bus customer service to ask how to submit them.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 9, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
|---|---|
| January 9, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| November 10, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
| December 12, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
| January 9, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| January 9, 2026 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V773?
Recall 25V773 covers 5 2024-2025 Nova Bus Lfs transit buses with a driver's seat belt that can be pinched by the partition and fail to retract properly. A loose belt can fail to restrain the driver in a crash. Nova Bus will adjust the seat base plate for free.
What should I do if my 2024-2025 Nova Bus Lfs is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 25V773. If it is, contact a franchised Nova Bus service location or Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410 to arrange the seat base plate adjustment. Reference recall CR5818 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to perform the recall repair at no cost. For recall 25V773, Nova Bus will adjust the driver's seat base plate free of charge so the seat belt can retract properly.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that the driver's seat belt does not retract properly after being pinched by the partition. If the belt is loose during a crash, it can fail to restrain the driver adequately, raising the risk of injury under recall 25V773.
When were owners notified about this Nova Bus recall?
Nova Bus mailed owner notification letters on December 12, 2025. VINs became searchable on January 9, 2026. If you manage a 2024-2025 Nova Bus Lfs fleet vehicle and never received a letter, check your VIN and reference recall 25V773 or Nova Bus recall CR5818 when you call.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V773000 |
|---|---|
| Nova Bus customer service | 1-450-472-6410 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V773 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V773000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (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 →