2022–2023 Nova Bus Lfs: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 23V540000 · 13 units potentially affected · filed Aug 2, 2023
What's wrong
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS battery electric transit buses. The rivnut threaded inserts inside the high-voltage battery may be over-tightened and break, which could result in a short circuit.
Why it matters
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Nova Bus will replace the batteries, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2023. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5461.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V540000
- Manufacturer no.
- CR5461
- Manufacturer
- Nova Bus (us) Inc.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Units affected
- 13
- Report received
- Aug 2, 2023
- Owner letters
- Sep 5, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Nova Bus Lfs 2022, 2023