2017–2023 Nova Bus Lfs, Nova Bus Lfs Artic: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 23V607000 · 1,189 units potentially affected · filed Aug 31, 2023
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.
Why it matters
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.
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
- 23V607000
- Manufacturer no.
- CR5445
- Manufacturer
- Nova Bus (us) Inc.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
- Units affected
- 1,189
- Report received
- Aug 31, 2023
- Owner letters
- Nov 7, 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 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Nova Bus Lfs Artic 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022