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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Problem
- Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Nova Bus LFS transit buses. The high voltage batteries may have loose hardware that can fall inside the battery pack and create a short circuit.
- Risk
- A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Nova Bus will replace the batteries, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2025. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5687.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain transit buses have high-voltage traction batteries that may contain loose hardware. That hardware can fall inside the battery pack and create a short circuit.
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and contact the manufacturer promptly. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2025, and a second letter will be sent once the remedy is available.
The remedy is free of charge: Nova Bus will replace the batteries. Owners can contact Nova Bus customer service at 800-350-6682, and should also check their vehicle identification number for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Nova Bus LFS | 20222023 |
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