2020–2023 Nova Bus Lfs, Nova Bus Lfs Artic: Equipment recall
NHTSA campaign 23V763000 · 339 units potentially affected · filed Nov 11, 2023
What's wrong
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2020-2023 LFS and LFS Artic transit buses. The brackets retaining the Mobile Climate Control HVAC Unit could fail and allow the unit to detach from the bus.
Why it matters
An HVAC unit that detaches from a bus can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Nova Bus will inspect the existing brackets and install additional brackets, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2023. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6882. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5508.
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
- 23V763000
- Manufacturer no.
- CR5508
- Manufacturer
- Nova Bus (us) Inc.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Units affected
- 339
- Report received
- Nov 11, 2023
- Owner letters
- Dec 20, 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 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Nova Bus Lfs Artic 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023