CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
- Problem
- Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2021-2022 LFS Artic and 2021-2023 LFS buses. The alternator power cable nut may not have been tightened properly.
- Risk
- A loose nut can cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Nova will inspect and tighten the power cable nut as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5570.
- 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
The alternator power cable nut on certain transit buses may not have been tightened properly during assembly. A loose nut can cause electrical arcing, which increases the risk of a fire.
If you own an affected bus, the manufacturer will inspect the alternator power cable nut and tighten it as necessary at no charge. Owners were notified by mail on April 10, 2024. You can also contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682 and reference recall CR5570. Check your vehicle identification number for any open recalls, and have the repair done as soon as possible.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Nova Bus LFS | 202120222023 |
|---|---|
| Nova Bus LFS Artic | 20212022 |