Nova Bus recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
Arcing of the alternator cable may result in an engine compartment fire.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Nova Bus Lfs 2013–2014
- Nova Bus Nova Lfs 2010–2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V381000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Nova Bus
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 30, 2014
- Owners notified
- Aug 29, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 734
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 1, 2010 to Jun 30, 2014
- Part
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Nova Bus recall: Structure Nov 5, 2015
- Nova Bus recall: Parking brake Jun 5, 2015
- Nova Bus recall: Service brakes, air Feb 9, 2015
- Nova Bus recall: Electrical system Feb 9, 2015
- Nova Bus recall: Electrical system Feb 9, 2015
- Nova Bus recall: Visibility Feb 9, 2015
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.