Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2017-2023 LFS and 2017-2022 LFS Artic transit buses. The 24-volt power cable and grounded mounting fastener that secures the fuse holder may short circuit.
Nova Bus (US) Inc. – 250-Amp Fuse Holder May Overheat and Cause Fire
| Report Received Date | 08/31/2023 |
| NHTSA ID | 23V607000 |
| Consequence Summary | An electrical short circuit can overheat the fuse holder and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked. |
| Corrective Action | The remedy is currently under development. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed October 13, 2023. Second letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5445. This recall replaces and expands recall number 22V-416. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 22V-416 will need to have the new remedy completed. |
| Recall Code | CR5445 |
| Potentially Affected | 1189 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V607000) |
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