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Nova Bus LFS Recall 14V381: Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator

NHTSA campaign 14V381, reported June 30, 2014, 734 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 14V381Nova Bus
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Problem
Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 LFS transit buses manufactured June 2010 to June 2014. In the affected vehicles, the terminal on the postive alternator cable may fracture causing the cable to arc to other components.
Risk
Arcing of the alternator cable may result in an engine compartment fire.
Remedy
Nova Bus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the terminal and replace it if it is damaged, free of charge. The recall began August 29, 2014. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR3201.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Nova Bus LFS20132014
Nova Bus Nova LFS201020112012