2017–2023 Nova Bus LFS & 2017–2022 Nova Bus LFS Artic recall: electrical system
⚠️ What's wrong
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2017-2023 LFS and 2017-2022 LFS Artic transit buses. The 24-volt power cable and grounded mounting fastener that secures the fuse holder may short circuit.
💥 The risk
An electrical short circuit can overheat the fuse holder and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
🔧 The fix
Nova will insect, remove, and clean the fuse holder and cable lugs as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 7, 2023. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5445. This recall replaces and expands recall number 22V-416. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 22V-416 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V607000
- Manufacturer recall #
- CR5445
- Manufacturer
- Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 1,189
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
- Owner phone
- 1-800-350-6682
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 7, 2023
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.