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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
- Problem
- Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2017-2023 LFS and 2017-2022 LFS Artic transit buses. The 24-volt power cable and grounded mounting fastener that secures the fuse holder may short circuit.
- Risk
- An electrical short circuit can overheat the fuse holder and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
- Remedy
- Nova will insect, remove, and clean the fuse holder and cable lugs as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 7, 2023. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5445. This recall replaces and expands recall number 22V-416. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 22V-416 will need to have the new remedy completed.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain Nova Bus LFS and LFS Artic transit buses may have a 24-volt power cable and a grounded mounting fastener that secures the fuse holder that can short circuit. An electrical short can overheat the fuse holder and increase the risk of a fire, whether the bus is being driven or is parked.
Nova Bus will inspect, remove, and clean the fuse holder and cable lugs as necessary, free of charge. Owners who received the letter mailed November 7, 2023 can contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682, referencing recall CR5445. This recall replaces and expands recall 22V-416, and vehicles previously repaired under 22V-416 will need the new remedy completed.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Nova Bus LFS | 2017201820192020202120222023 |
|---|---|
| Nova Bus LFS Artic | 201720182019202020212022 |