Nova Bus recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Nova Bus is recalling certain N67588 alternator cables manufactured December 1, 2011, to December 1, 2013 and sold as service parts for 2010-2014 LFS transit buses. The affected alternator cables may have been damaged during installation. This damage can cause the cable terminal to fracture and result in the cable arcing 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 the cable if it is damaged, free of charge. The recall began on February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' numbers for this recall are CR3230E and CR3231E. Note: Buses that were manufactured with the subject alternator cable are covered under recall 14V381.
Vehicles covered
- Nova Bus N67588 Alternator Cable
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15E003000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Nova Bus
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 23, 2015
- Owners notified
- Feb 2, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 41
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 1, 2011 to Dec 1, 2013
- Part
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
- Maker's own recall number
- CR3230E, CR3231E
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.
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.