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Vehicle recall 14V381000 · June 30, 2014

Nova Bus Nova LFS and LFS

In the affected vehicles, the terminal on the postive alternator cable may fracture causing the cable to arc to other components.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 LFS transit buses manufactured June 2010 to June 2014. In the affected vehicles, the terminal on the postive alternator cable may fracture causing the cable to arc to other components.
Consequence
Arcing of the alternator cable may result in an engine compartment fire.
Remedy
Nova Bus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the terminal and replace it if it is damaged, free of charge. The recall began August 29, 2014. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR3201.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
14V381000
Reported to NHTSA
June 30, 2014
Filed by
Nova Bus
Manufacturer campaign
CR3201
Owner notification
August 29, 2014
Vehicles potentially affected
734
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Recall 14V381000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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