NOVABUS NOVA LFS 2010: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V381000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NOVABUS | NOVA LFS | 2010 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-08-29 | 2014-06-30 | 2014-06-30 |
Production Dates: 2010-06-01 - 2014-06-30
Manufacturers Involved: Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: CR3201
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 734
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 LFS transit buses manufactured June 2010 to June 2014. In the affected vehicles, the terminal on the postive alternator cable may fracture causing the cable to arc to other components.
Arcing of the alternator cable may result in an engine compartment fire.
Nova Bus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the terminal and replace it if it is damaged, free of charge. The recall began August 29, 2014. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR3201.
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.safercar.gov.
