Vehicle recall 24V727000 · September 30, 2024
2022-2023 Nova Bus LFS
A software error may cause the Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) to crash, disconnecting the high voltage batteries and causing a loss of drive power.
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 buses. A software error may cause the Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) to crash, disconnecting the high voltage batteries and causing a loss of drive power.
- Consequence
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Nova Bus will validate and update the VCU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5643.
- 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 nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V727000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 30, 2024
- Filed by
- Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- CR5643
- Owner notification
- November 2, 2024
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 40
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Software; Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction motor › Controller
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
Has your Nova Bus been repaired?
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