The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·16V068000·Announced 2016-02-05

Nova Bus Recalls LFS Artic Transit Buses Due to Power Cable Routing Issue

Nova Bus is recalling 2010-2015 LFS Artic transit buses because an incorrectly routed main power cable may disconnect, causing a loss of power and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where a power loss could disable the vehicle and increase crash risk, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Nova LFS Artic transit buses manufactured between September 1, 2010, and April 30, 2015. The recall applies specifically to vehicles equipped with Allison transmissions. The defect involves the main power cable within the energy guiding system (EGS), which may have been incorrectly routed.

If the main power cable disconnects, the vehicle will experience a loss of power that could disable it, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, though the recall campaign number is CR3590.

Nova will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the main power cable and re-route it as necessary at no charge. The recall began on April 11, 2016. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
Brand
NOVA BUS
Manufacturer
Nova Bus
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
229

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 (1)

  • LFS ARTIC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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