# Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Mounting Rails May Crack and Cause Seat to Fall (26V077000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| Subject | Mounting Rails May Crack and Cause Seat to Fall |
| NHTSA ID | 26V077000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | CR5858 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SEATS |
| Units potentially affected | 478 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2013-2019 LFS and 2019-2020 LFS Artic transit buses equipped with Double Transversal seats. The passenger seat mounting rails may crack, causing the seat to detach and fall to the floor. |
| Consequence | A seat that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to passengers in or near to the seat. |
| Remedy | Nova Bus will replace the attachment brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 2, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 4, 2026. |

## Why this score
- 478 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V077000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.