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Safety recall · 25V553000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system Nova Bus recall

Nova Bus reported this recall to NHTSA on August 26, 2025. It covers about 24 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
25V553000
Reported
Aug 26, 2025
Vehicles
24
Area
Engine & cooling

The problem

Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2013 LFS transit buses. The coolant hoses routed through the HVAC roof unit may fail and leak coolant into the passenger seating area.

The risk

Hot coolant that leaks into the passenger seating area increases the risk of injury.

The fix

Nova Bus will inspect and replace the hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5752. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 18V117.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Nova Bus dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 25V553000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
2013 Nova Bus LFS016C

Questions

Is the 25V553000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. Nova Bus's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 25V553000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 25V553000 announced?

Nova Bus reported it to NHTSA on August 26, 2025. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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