The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15E003000·Announced 2015-01-23

Nova Bus Recalls N67588 Alternator Cables for Fire Risk

Nova Bus is recalling N67588 alternator cables for 2010-2014 LFS transit buses because damaged terminals may arc and cause 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) where the source explicitly states the hazard may result in an engine compartment fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Nova Bus is recalling certain N67588 alternator cables manufactured between December 1, 2011, and December 1, 2013. These cables were sold as service parts for 2010-2014 LFS transit buses. The recall involves 41 affected units.

The affected alternator cables may have been damaged during installation. This damage can cause the cable terminal to fracture, resulting in the cable arcing 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 the cable if it is damaged, free of charge. The recall began on February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' numbers for this recall are CR3230E and CR3231E. Buses manufactured with the subject alternator cable are also covered under recall 14V381.

The recalled product

Product
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR recall
Manufacturer
Nova Bus
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
41

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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