The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·23V291000·Announced 2023-04-24

2022-2023 Nova Bus LFS Electric Bus Recalled for Battery Coolant Line Defect

Nova Bus is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS electric transit buses. The high voltage battery pack coolant line may not be fully seated, risking coolant loss and electrical short circuits that could cause fires.

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: This recall addresses a structural defect in a critical vehicle component (battery thermal management system). The potential consequence is fire from electrical short circuit. Although the defect is confirmed and the potential hazard is serious, the score remains at High because no fires, injuries, or property damage have been documented.

Plain-English summary

Nova Bus (US) Inc. is recalling certain 2022 and 2023 model LFS battery electric transit buses. The high voltage battery pack contains a coolant line that may not be fully seated and locked. If the coolant line is not properly secured, it can result in the loss of coolant and an electrical short circuit.

A battery short circuit may increase the risk of fire in the vehicle. Approximately 7 vehicles are potentially affected by this defect.

Owner notification letters were mailed on May 23, 2023. Nova Bus, in coordination with Akasol (the battery pack manufacturer), will inspect the affected battery packs and replace them as necessary at no cost to owners. Owners should contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682 with questions. Additional information is available through NHTSA at www.nhtsa.gov or the Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).

The recalled product

Product
NOVA BUS LFS
Brand
NOVA BUS
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Electric Bus / Battery System
Hazard
Affected units
7

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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