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Campaign 26V077 Posted February 10, 2026 478 units

2013-2020 Nova Bus Lfs/Lfs Artic Recall 26V077: Seat Rails

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 19, 2026

Recall 26V077 affects 478 2013-2020 Nova Bus Lfs and Lfs Artic buses for cracked seat rails. Repair is free at any franchised Nova Bus dealer.

Nova Bus is recalling 478 2013-2020 Lfs and Lfs Artic transit buses equipped with Double Transversal seats because the passenger seat mounting rails can crack, which can let a seat detach and fall to the floor. A falling seat increases the risk of injury to passengers in or near it, and Nova Bus dealers will complete the repair free of charge.

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What's wrong?

The Double Transversal seat in the 2013-2020 Nova Bus Lfs and Lfs Artic is a two-passenger transit-bus seat mounted to rails on the bus floor or structure. Those rails hold the seat in place while passengers sit, shift weight, or brace during normal stops. The seat depends on solid attachment points so it stays fixed under passenger load.

On affected buses, the design and assembly process can put tension into the seat rail near those attachment points. Over service use, that tension can lead the rail to crack. Once the rail or attachment point fails, the seat can detach from its mount and fall to the floor.

Cracks can appear on the seat rail near the attachment points during inspection. There is no warning sign before the attachment points fail.

Who's affected?

Covers both Lfs and Lfs Artic buses across the 2013-2020 model years, all tied to the same seat assembly.

2014 Nova Bus Lfs seat assembly
2013 Nova Bus Lfs seat assembly
2020 Nova Bus Lfs Artic seat assembly
2019 Nova Bus Lfs Artic seat assembly
2019 Nova Bus Lfs seat assembly
Units affected478
Field incidentsNHTSA has logged 2 field incidents to date.

A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.

What's the safety risk?

A seat that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to passengers in or near that seat. Cracks can appear on the seat rail near the attachment points, and there is no warning sign before the attachment points fail. Keep passengers away from a cracked seat and schedule the repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Nova Bus dealer.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2013-2020 Nova Bus Lfs or Lfs Artic is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Nova Bus dealer to schedule the free attachment-bracket replacement that secures the Double Transversal seat mounting rails.
  3. Bring the recall notice if Nova Bus has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 26V077 when you call.
  4. Limit passenger use of the affected Double Transversal seats until the repair is complete.
  5. Call Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410 with questions about scheduling or fleet repair coordination.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Nova Bus technician replaces the attachment brackets for the Double Transversal passenger seat mounting rails. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. In recall 26V077, the issue is seat rails that can crack and let the passenger seat detach from its mounting and fall to the floor. Nova Bus used its general reimbursement plan on file, so owners who already paid for related seat rail or bracket repairs should contact Nova Bus customer service and provide repair documentation for review under that plan.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

February 10, 2026 NHTSA published the recall
April 11, 2026 Dealer notification ended
April 11, 2026 VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
April 11, 2026 Interim owner notification (was planned for this date)

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 26V077?

Recall 26V077 covers 478 2013-2020 Nova Bus Lfs and Lfs Artic transit buses with Double Transversal seats. The passenger seat mounting rails can crack, causing the seat to detach and fall to the floor. Nova Bus will replace the attachment brackets for free.

What should I do if my 2013-2020 Nova Bus Lfs or Lfs Artic is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included in recall 26V077. If it is, contact a franchised Nova Bus dealer or Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410 to arrange the attachment bracket replacement. The repair is free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Nova Bus will replace the seat attachment brackets free of charge. Parts and labor are covered through the recall remedy.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is passenger injury. Under NHTSA campaign 26V077, cracked passenger seat mounting rails can let a Double Transversal seat detach and fall to the floor, creating a hazard for passengers in or near that seat.

When were owners notified about this recall?

Nova Bus mailed interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk by April 10, 2026. Because the remedy is listed as available, owners should confirm VIN inclusion and contact Nova Bus or a franchised dealer for the free bracket replacement.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V077000
Nova Bus customer service1-450-472-6410
NHTSA recall #26V077
NHTSA recall # (full)26V077000

Source documents

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 →