NHTSA Campaign 23V540000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Issued by Nova Bus (US) Inc. · Reported Aug 2, 2023 · 13 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOVA BUS | LFS | 2022 | 13 |
| NOVA BUS | LFS | 2023 | 13 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V540000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.