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HighNHTSA·25V213000·Announced 2025-07-04

2022-2023 Nova Bus LFS Transit Bus Engine Wiring Harness Length Defect

Nova Bus is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS transit buses because the engine wiring harness may be incorrect length, which can cause harness damage and loss of drive power, increasing crash 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 is a risk-of-harm vehicle defect involving a critical electrical system (engine wiring harness). The source states the defect can result in loss of drive power and increase crash risk, but no injuries or deaths have been reported, placing it at Score 3 per the rubric criterion for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Nova Bus (US) Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS transit buses. The engine wiring harness on affected vehicles may be incorrect length, which can result in harness damage and loss of drive power. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

The recall affects 2022 and 2023 model year Nova Bus LFS transit buses. Approximately 45 units are potentially affected.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 3, 2026. Nova Bus will install a wire extension kit free of charge. Owners should contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410 to inquire about the recall (Nova Bus recall reference number CR5719). Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-888-275-9171) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2022 NOVA BUS LFS
Brand
NOVA BUS
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
  • wiring-harness
  • loss-of-power
  • crash-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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