2019–2024 Nova Bus Lfs, Nova Bus Lfs Artic: Equipment recall
NHTSA campaign 24V657000 · 208 units potentially affected · filed Sep 9, 2024
What's wrong
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2024 LFS and 2019-2023 LFS Artic buses. The auxiliary heater module may allow contaminants to enter the electronic controller, which can cause an electrical short. Additionally, the auxiliary heater may fail, causing the defrosting system to not function properly.
Why it matters
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, a windshield defrosting system that does not function properly can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Nova Bus will the auxiliary heater air intake, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5637.
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
- 24V657000
- Manufacturer no.
- CR5637
- Manufacturer
- Nova Bus (us) Inc.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
- Units affected
- 208
- Report received
- Sep 9, 2024
- Owner letters
- Jan 28, 2025
- 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 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Nova Bus Lfs Artic 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023