Campaign 25V-553

Coolant hoses routed through the HVAC roof unit may fail and leak coolant into the passenger seating area

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Defect summary

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 25V553000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about engine and cooling on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 25V-553
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
Nova BUSLFS20130
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.