Recall 23V540000: 2022–2023 Nova Bus LFS
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Aug 2, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- 13
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS battery electric transit buses. The rivnut threaded inserts inside the high-voltage battery may be over-tightened and break, which could result in a short circuit.
The risk
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Nova Bus will replace the batteries, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2023. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5461.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V540000
- Manufacturer campaign
- CR5461
- Manufacturer
- Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Owner letters
- Sep 5, 2023
- Components
- Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery (Electrical System)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology