NOVA BUS LFS (2023) recall — Electrical System
Nova Bus recalls 2022-2023 LFS buses with potential engine shutdowns or fire risks from improper ground connections. Owners should contact customer service for free inspections.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An unexpected engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash. An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Nova Bus is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS buses because a loose ground connection could cause engine shutdowns or overheating that might lead to fire. This affects bus owners who need to have the connection checked by Nova Bus. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81507-nova-bus-2023-lfs-buses-electrical-shutdown-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81507-nova-bus-2023-lfs-buses-electrical-shutdown-risk · Updated September 23, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V421000
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“Nova Bus 2023 LFS Buses: Electrical Shutdown Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81507-nova-bus-2023-lfs-buses-electrical-shutdown-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #24V421000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V421000).
Why it’s dangerous
A loose ground connection in the HVAC roof unit can cause the engine to shut down unexpectedly or overheat, increasing the risk of fire. This happens because the electrical system isn't properly secured.
Who’s affected
Bus owners who purchased 2022-2023 Nova Bus LFS models are affected. Drivers and passengers on these buses face the highest risk due to potential engine shutdowns or fire hazards.
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 was announced in July 2024, so you may have received a notification letter.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Nova Bus
Call 1-800-350-6682 to schedule a free inspection of the ground connection.
What NHTSA says to do
Nova Bus will inspect and tighten the ground connection on the bus bar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5605.
Questions people ask
Why is my bus being recalled?
The ground connection on the bus bar in the HVAC roof unit may not be secured properly, which can cause engine shutdowns or overheating that might lead to fire.
How do I know if my bus is affected?
Your bus is affected if it was purchased between 2022 and 2023 and is a Nova Bus LFS model.
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The recall was announced in July 2024, but Nova Bus will inspect and tighten the connection free of charge without a specific deadline.
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 24V421000 — Nova Bus Nova Bus Hello, I own a Nova Bus that is covered by recall 24V421000 from Nova Bus. The official recall notice states: Nova Bus will inspect and tighten the ground connection on the bus bar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5605. 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 #24V421000 (July 6, 2024)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 23, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.