The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24V203000·Announced 2024-03-17

2021–2023 Nova Bus LFS Buses Power Cable Nut Fire Risk

Nova Bus is recalling certain 2021–2023 LFS buses because the alternator power cable nut may not have been tightened properly, increasing the risk of electrical arcing and fire.

What this means for you

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 hazard (fire risk from electrical arcing) is a risk-of-harm defect involving a safety-critical system, and no injuries or fires have been reported in the source text. Per the rubric, this matches the "High" criterion for a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Nova Bus (US) Inc. is recalling certain 2021–2022 LFS Artic and 2021–2023 LFS buses. The alternator power cable nut may not have been tightened properly during manufacturing.

A loose nut can cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire. The recall affects approximately 608 vehicles.

Owners should contact Nova customer service at 1–800–350–6682 to schedule an inspection and tightening of the power cable nut. Nova will perform this service free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY 1–800–424–9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
NOVA BUS LFS, LFS ARTIC
Brand
NOVA BUS
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Bus / Transit Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
608

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)

  • LFS
  • LFS ARTIC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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