Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 14V381000

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Nova Bus filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2014-06-30.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V381000

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Component
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Manufacturer
Nova Bus
Vehicles affected
734
Reported to NHTSA
2014-06-30
Owners notified
2014-08-29

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Arcing of the alternator cable may result in an engine compartment fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Scope of coverage

5 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
NOVA BUS LFS2014 2013
NOVA BUS Nova LFS2012 2011 2010

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.