Recall 23V291000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT Defect in 2022-2023 NOVA BUS LFS
RECALL This recall affects up to 7 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 23V291000 |
| Manufacturer | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 7 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS battery electric transit buses. The coolant line in the high voltage battery pack may not be fully seated and locked, which can result in the loss of coolant and an electrical short circuit.
Safety Consequence
A battery short circuit may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Nova Bus will work with Akasol, the battery pack manufacturer to inspect the battery packs, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2023. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5406.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V213000 | 2023 NOVA BUS LFS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 45 | |
| 25V822000 | 2025 NOVA BUS LFS | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP | 6 | |
| 25V696000 | 2019 NOVA BUS LFS | VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 2 | |
| 25V101000 | 2005 NOVA BUS LFS | STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT | 2 | |
| 25V773000 | 2024 NOVA BUS LFS | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 5 | |
| 25V553000 | 2013 NOVA BUS LFS | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 24 | |
| 25V476000 | 2022 NOVA BUS LFS | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 339 | |
| 25V368000 | 2022 NOVA BUS LFS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 45 | |
| 24V647000 | 2013 NOVA BUS LFS | SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 1,570 | |
| 25V184000 | 2023 NOVA BUS LFS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | 24 |