Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
- Component
- Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
- Manufacturer
- Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 24
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2025-04-03
- Owners notified
- 2025-06-05
Defect description
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Nova Bus LFS transit buses. The high voltage batteries may have loose hardware that can fall inside the battery pack and create a short circuit.
Safety risk
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Nova Bus will replace the batteries, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2025. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5687.