NOVABUS LFS 2022: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V291000

Make Model Year
NOVABUS LFS 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-05-23 2023-04-24 2023-04-24

Manufacturers Involved: Nova Bus (US) Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CR5406

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 7

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Nova Bus "US" Inc. "Nova Bus" is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS battery electric transit buses. The coolant line in the high voltage battery pack may not be fully seated and locked, which can result in the loss of coolant and an electrical short circuit.

Consequence

A battery short circuit may increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Nova Bus will work with Akasol, the battery pack manufacturer to inspect the battery packs, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2023. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5406.

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.