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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Nova LFS Artic transit buses manufactured from September 1, 2010, through April 30, 2015, and equipped with Allison transmissions. The main power cable within the energy guiding system (EGS) may have been incorrectly routed and, as a result, the cable may disconnect.
- Risk
- If the main power cable disconnects, there will be a loss of power that could disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Nova will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the main power cable, re-routing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2016. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's recall number for this campaign is CR3590.
- 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
The main power cable in the energy guiding system on certain Nova LFS Artic transit buses from 2010 to 2015, built between September 1, 2010, and April 30, 2015 and equipped with Allison transmissions, may have been routed incorrectly. Over time, this cable can disconnect.
If the main power cable disconnects, the vehicle can lose power and may be disabled, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should check whether their bus is covered and contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the main power cable and re-route it as necessary. Owners can contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410 for more information. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Nova Bus LFS Artic | 201020112012201320142015 |
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