The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·14V381000·Announced 2014-06-30

Nova Bus Recalls 2010-2014 LFS Transit Buses for Alternator Cable Fire Risk

Nova Bus is recalling 2010-2014 LFS transit buses because a fractured alternator cable terminal may cause arcing and an engine compartment fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (alternator cable terminal fracture) that poses a risk of engine compartment fire, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 LFS transit buses manufactured between June 2010 and June 2014. The recall involves 734 vehicles, including the NOVA LFS (2010-2012) and NOVA BUS LFS (2013-2014) models.

The defect involves the terminal on the positive alternator cable, which may fracture. This fracture can cause the cable to arc to other components, potentially resulting 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 on August 29, 2014. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NOVA BUS NOVA LFS, LFS
Brand
NOVA BUS
Manufacturer
Nova Bus
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
734

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • NOVA LFS
  • LFS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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