The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V274000·Announced 2019-04-05

Nova Bus Recalls 2011-2019 LFS City Buses for Fire Risk

Nova Bus is recalling 2011-2019 LFS city buses because an engine door fan electrical connector may overheat and cause a 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 (electrical connector overheating) that poses a risk of fire and injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Nova Bus is recalling certain 2011-2019 LFS city buses due to a defect in the engine door fan electrical connector. The connector may not be able to handle the required current, which can cause it to overheat and potentially result in a vehicle fire.

A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury to occupants and others. The recall affects 1,221 vehicles manufactured by Nova Bus.

Nova will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2019. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NOVA BUS LFS
Brand
NOVA BUS
Manufacturer
Nova Bus
Category
Vehicle — City Bus
Hazard
Affected units
1,221

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

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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