CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
- Problem
- Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2009. A power feed cable in the battery compartment may have been incorrectly routed and clipped. As a result, the battery cable may prematurely wear and short to ground.
- Risk
- A battery cable that shorts to ground increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Nova notified owners, and dealers inspected the buses and correctly routed the battery power feed cable, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's number for this recall is CR1332.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A power feed cable in the battery compartment may have been routed incorrectly and clipped, so it can wear prematurely and short to ground. A shorted battery cable increases the risk of a fire.
An authorized dealer will inspect the bus and correct the routing of the battery power feed cable where needed. The repair is free of charge. Owners can also contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410 with questions about this recall.
If you own one of these buses, check your VIN for open recalls and schedule the inspection with an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Nova Bus Nova LFS | 200720082009 |
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