NOVABUS LFS 2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V291000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NOVABUS | LFS | 2023 |
| 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
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.
A battery short circuit may increase the risk of a fire.
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.
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.
