NOVABUS LFS 2021: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V657000

Make Model Year
NOVABUS LFS 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2025-01-28 2024-09-09 2024-09-09

Production Dates: 2019-10-18 - 2024-06-21

Manufacturers Involved: Nova Bus (US) Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CR5637

Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 208

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Nova Bus "US" Inc. "Nova Bus" is recalling certain 2019-2024 LFS and 2019-2023 LFS Artic buses. The auxiliary heater module may allow contaminants to enter the electronic controller, which can cause an electrical short. Additionally, the auxiliary heater may fail, causing the defrosting system to not function properly.

Consequence

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, a windshield defrosting system that does not function properly can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Nova Bus will the auxiliary heater air intake, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5637.

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.