# Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Fuel Filter Hoses May Disconnect and Leak Fuel (26V712000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 35/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| Subject | Fuel Filter Hoses May Disconnect and Leak Fuel |
| NHTSA ID | 26V712000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | CR5969 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL |
| Units potentially affected | 453 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2024 LFS and 2023 LFS Artic transit buses. The remote fuel filter hoses may separate from the fitting, causing a fuel leak and an engine stall. |
| Consequence | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Nova Bus will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 26, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5969. |

## Why this score
- Safety-critical component (fuel system).
- 453 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V712000). 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.