NHTSA Campaign 24V657000
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
Issued by Nova Bus (US) Inc. · Reported Sep 9, 2024 · 208 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
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 visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nova Bus will the auxiliary heater air intake, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5637.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOVA BUS | LFS | 2019 | 208 |
| NOVA BUS | LFS | 2020 | 208 |
| NOVA BUS | LFS | 2021 | 208 |
| NOVA BUS | LFS | 2022 | 208 |
| NOVA BUS | LFS | 2023 | 208 |
| NOVA BUS | LFS | 2024 | 208 |
| NOVA BUS | LFS ARTIC | 2019 | 208 |
| NOVA BUS | LFS ARTIC | 2020 | 208 |
| NOVA BUS | LFS ARTIC | 2021 | 208 |
| NOVA BUS | LFS ARTIC | 2022 | 208 |
| NOVA BUS | LFS ARTIC | 2023 | 208 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 24V657000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.