2022–2023 Nova Bus Lfs: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 24V727000 · 40 units potentially affected · filed Sep 30, 2024
What's wrong
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS buses. A software error may cause the Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) to crash, disconnecting the high voltage batteries and causing a loss of drive power.
Why it matters
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Nova Bus will validate and update the VCU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5643.
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 nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V727000
- Manufacturer no.
- CR5643
- Manufacturer
- Nova Bus (us) Inc.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Units affected
- 40
- Report received
- Sep 30, 2024
- Owner letters
- Nov 2, 2024
- 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