NOVA BUS LFS (2023) recall — Electrical System
Nova Bus is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS electric transit buses due to a potential battery short circuit that could cause fire. Owners will receive free battery pack inspections and replacements.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A battery short circuit may increase the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Nova Bus is recalling some 2022-2023 LFS electric buses because a loose coolant line in the battery pack might cause a short circuit and fire. This affects bus owners who bought these models between 2022 and 2023. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81494-nova-bus-2023-lfs-buses-fire-risk-from-battery-short.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81494-nova-bus-2023-lfs-buses-fire-risk-from-battery-short · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V291000
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“Nova Bus 2023 LFS Buses: Fire Risk from Battery Short Circuit.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81494-nova-bus-2023-lfs-buses-fire-risk-from-battery-short. Based on NHTSA recall #23V291000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V291000).
Why it’s dangerous
The battery pack's coolant line might not be properly secured, leading to coolant loss and an electrical short circuit. This short circuit could then cause a fire in the bus's electrical system.
Who’s affected
Bus owners who purchased Nova Bus LFS electric transit buses in 2022 or 2023 are affected. Operators of these buses face the highest risk due to the potential for fire in the battery system.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your bus was purchased between 2022 and 2023 and has a Nova Bus LFS model. The recall covers specific battery packs that may need replacement.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Nova Bus
Reach out to Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682 to schedule a battery pack inspection and replacement if needed.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is my bus being recalled?
The recall is for a potential battery short circuit that could cause fire due to a coolant line not being fully seated and locked in the battery pack.
How do I know if my bus is affected?
Your bus is affected if it was purchased by Nova Bus between 2022 and 2023 and has the LFS model with the specific battery pack.
Is there a deadline for action?
The recall notice was mailed on May 23, 2023, but there's no specific deadline for contacting Nova Bus to get the battery pack inspected or replaced.
Contact Nova Bus
We’ve drafted a message you can send Nova Bus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V291000 — Nova Bus Nova Bus Hello, I own a Nova Bus that is covered by recall 23V291000 from Nova Bus. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #23V291000 (April 24, 2023)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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