Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2024 LFS and 2019-2023 LFS Artic buses. The auxiliary heater module may allow contaminants to enter the electronic controller, which can cause an electrical short. Additionally, the auxiliary heater may fail, causing the defrosting system to not function properly.
Nova Bus (US) Inc. – Auxiliary Heater May Short Circuit
| Report Received Date | 09/09/2024 |
| NHTSA ID | 24V657000 |
| Consequence Summary | An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, a windshield defrosting system that does not function properly can decrease the driver's visibilityeasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | The remedy is currently under development. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed October 31, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the remedy has been finalized. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5637. |
| Recall Code | CR5637 |
| Potentially Affected | 208 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V657000) |
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