NHTSA Campaign 23V291000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT

Issued by Nova Bus (US) Inc. · Reported Apr 24, 2023 · 7 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS battery electric transit buses. The coolant line in the high voltage battery pack may not be fully seated and locked, which can result in the loss of coolant and an electrical short circuit.

Consequence

A battery short circuit may increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Nova Bus will work with Akasol, the battery pack manufacturer to inspect the battery packs, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2023. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5406.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
NOVA BUS LFS 2022 7
NOVA BUS LFS 2023 7

Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V291000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.