NOVABUS LFS ARTIC 2022: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V607000

Make Model Year
NOVABUS LFS ARTIC 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-11-07 2023-08-31 2023-08-31

Manufacturers Involved: Nova Bus (US) Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CR5445

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1189

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.