The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24V421000·Announced 2024-07-06

2022-2023 Nova Bus LFS Buses Recalled for Unsecured HVAC Ground Connection

Nova Bus is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS buses due to a loose ground connection on the HVAC roof unit that may cause unexpected engine shutdown or increase fire risk.

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: This recall involves a risk-of-harm product (transit buses with electrical defects) where the potential consequences are serious (engine shutdown risking crashes, fire risk from overheated connections), but no injuries or illnesses have been reported. The hazards are theoretical as stated in the source.

Plain-English summary

Nova Bus (US) Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS buses. The ground connection on the bus bar in the HVAC roof unit may not be secured properly, which can result in an unexpected engine shutdown or an overheated ground connection.

The recall affects 45 buses. An unexpected engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash. An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.

Nova Bus will inspect and tighten the ground connection on the bus bar at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 24, 2024. Owners should contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for more information.

The recalled product

Product
2022 NOVA BUS LFS
Brand
NOVA BUS
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
  • engine-shutdown
  • overheated-connection
  • electrical-defect
  • fire-risk
Affected units
45

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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