# Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Parking Brake May Unintentionally Activate (26V604000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| Subject | Parking Brake May Unintentionally Activate |
| NHTSA ID | 26V604000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | CR5494 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
| Units potentially affected | 5 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2024-2025 LFS transit buses. The emergency brake valve may have been improperly tightened. A loose connection may cause an air leak and the unintentional activation of the parking brake. |
| Consequence | The bus may suddenly slow or stop without the brake lights turning on, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Nova Bus will inspect and properly tighten the air line connections as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5494. |

## Why this score
- 5 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V604000). 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.