Vehicle recall 23V291000 · April 24, 2023
2022-2023 Nova Bus LFS
The coolant line in the high voltage battery pack may not be fully seated and locked, which can result in the loss of coolant and an electrical short circuit.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS battery electric transit buses. The coolant line in the high voltage battery pack may not be fully seated and locked, which can result in the loss of coolant and an electrical short circuit.
- Consequence
- A battery short circuit may increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V291000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 24, 2023
- Filed by
- Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- CR5406
- Owner notification
- May 23, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 7
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery › Thermal management › Fluid/coolant
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Nova Bus LFS (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
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