Nova is recalling certain 2021-2023 LFS buses due to a loose alternator power cable nut that could cause electrical arcing and fire. Owners received notification letters in April 2024.
A loose nut can cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
Nova is recalling specific 2021-2023 LFS buses because a loose alternator power cable nut may cause electrical arcing, which increases fire risk. This issue affects buses that were sold between 2021 and 2023.
A loose nut on the alternator power cable can cause electrical arcing. This arcing may lead to a fire, especially if the cable is exposed or damaged.
Owners of 2021-2023 Nova LFS Artic buses and LFS buses are affected. Bus operators and maintenance personnel are most at risk due to the potential fire hazard.
Check if your bus was manufactured between 2021 and 2023. The recall covers Nova LFS Artic and LFS buses from these years.
Call 1-800-350-6682 to schedule a free inspection and tightening of the power cable nut.
Nova will inspect and tighten the power cable nut as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5570.
The alternator power cable nut may not have been tightened properly, causing a risk of electrical arcing and fire.
Check if your bus was manufactured between 2021 and 2023. The recall covers Nova LFS Artic and LFS buses from these years.
Contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682 to arrange a free inspection and tightening of the power cable nut.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Nova to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V203000 — Nova Nova Hello, I own a Nova that is covered by recall 24V203000 from Nova. The official recall notice states: Nova will inspect and tighten the power cable nut as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5570. 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.
