Nova Bus (US) – Alternator Cable Terminal may Fracture and Arc

Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 LFS transit buses manufactured June 2010 to June 2014. In the affected vehicles, the terminal on the postive alternator cable may fracture causing the cable to arc to other components.


Report Received Date 06/30/2014
NHTSA ID 14V381000
Consequence Summary Arcing of the alternator cable may result in an engine compartment fire.
Corrective Action Nova Bus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the terminal and replace it if it is damaged, free of charge. The recall began August 29, 2014. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR3201.
Recall Code CR3201
Potentially Affected 734
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V381000)

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