NOVABUS LFS 2023: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V657000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NOVABUS | LFS | 2023 |
| 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: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 208
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
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.
