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Nova Bus LFS Recall 22V416: Corroded Fan Fuse Holder Can Short Out and Cause Fire

NHTSA campaign 22V416, reported June 13, 2022, 273 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The radiator fan's electrical fuse holder on certain transit buses may corrode excessively. Over time, this corrosion can lead to an electrical short in the fan circuit.

An electrical short raises the risk of a vehicle fire. Owners of affected buses should take this recall seriously and arrange the repair promptly.

Nova Bus will provide the replacement parts and service instructions free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 29, 2022. You can contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682 and reference recall CR5259, or check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls at an authorized dealer.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 22V416Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Problem
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2021 LFS and 2019-2022 LFS Artic buses. The radiator fan's electrical fuse holder may experience excessive corrosion which can result in an electrical short.
Risk
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Nova Bus will provide the remedy parts and service document instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 29, 2022. Owners may contact Nova Bus' customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5259.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Nova Bus LFS201920202021
Nova Bus LFS Artic2019202020212022