Nova is recalling 2017-2023 LFS buses due to electrical short circuits that could overheat fuse holders and cause fires while driving or parked. Owners must have fuse holders inspected and repaired free of charge.
An electrical short circuit can overheat the fuse holder and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
Nova is recalling certain 2017-2023 LFS and 2017-2022 Artic transit buses because a short circuit in the electrical system could overheat the fuse holder and cause a fire while driving or parked. This is a safety issue that requires immediate attention to prevent fire risks.
A short circuit in the 24-volt power cable or grounded mounting fastener can overheat the fuse holder. This overheating could lead to a fire while the bus is moving or parked, creating a serious fire risk.
Owners of 2017-2023 LFS and 2017-2022 Artic transit buses from Nova Bus. Drivers and bus operators are most at risk due to the potential fire hazard during operation.
Check if your Nova Bus is a 2017-2023 LFS model or 2017-2022 Artic transit bus. This recall applies to vehicles sold between 2017 and 2023 for LFS models and 2017-2022 for Artic models.
Call 1-800-350-6682 to schedule a repair for the fuse holder and cable lugs.
Nova will inspect, remove, and clean the fuse holder and cable lugs as necessary to fix the short circuit.
Nova will insect, remove, and clean the fuse holder and cable lugs as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 7, 2023. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5445. This recall replaces and expands recall number 22V-416. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 22V-416 will need to have the new remedy completed.
The recall number is CR5445, which replaces and expands recall number 22V-416.
Yes, vehicles previously repaired under recall 22V-416 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Owner letters were mailed November 7, 2023.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Nova to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V607000 — Nova Nova Hello, I own a Nova that is covered by recall 23V607000 from Nova. The official recall notice states: Nova will insect, remove, and clean the fuse holder and cable lugs as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 7, 2023. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5445. This recall replaces and expands recall number 22V-416. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 22V-416 will need to have the new remedy completed. 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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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.
