Vehicle recall 23V607000 · August 31, 2023
Nova Bus LFS and LFS Artic
The 24-volt power cable and grounded mounting fastener that secures the fuse holder may 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) is recalling certain 2017-2023 LFS and 2017-2022 LFS Artic transit buses. The 24-volt power cable and grounded mounting fastener that secures the fuse holder may short circuit.
- Consequence
- An electrical short circuit can overheat the fuse holder and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
- 23V607000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 31, 2023
- Filed by
- Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- CR5445
- Owner notification
- November 7, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,189
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
Vehicles covered
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