9 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT
Posted on: 2023-04-24
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.
Consequence
A battery short circuit may increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT
Posted on: 2023-04-24
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.
Consequence
A battery short circuit may increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT
Posted on: 2023-04-24
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.
Consequence
A battery short circuit may increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT
Posted on: 2023-04-24
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.
Consequence
A battery short circuit may increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT
Posted on: 2023-04-24
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.
Consequence
A battery short circuit may increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #6 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Posted on: 2023-12-20
Description
Nova bus (us) inc. (nova bus) is recalling certain 2023 lfs vehicles. The front air spring suspension hardware may separate from the attached plate, causing a sudden loss of suspension.
Consequence
A loss of suspension can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Nova bus will replace the attachment plate, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed february 18, 2024. Owners may contact nova bus customer service 1-800-350-6682. Nova bus number for this recall is cr5537.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #7 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Posted on: 2023-12-20
Description
Nova bus (us) inc. (nova bus) is recalling certain 2023 lfs vehicles. The front air spring suspension hardware may separate from the attached plate, causing a sudden loss of suspension.
Consequence
A loss of suspension can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Nova bus will replace the attachment plate, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 31, 2024. Owners may contact nova bus customer service 1-800-350-6682. Nova bus number for this recall is cr5537.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #8 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Posted on: 2024-03-18
Description
Nova bus (us) inc. (nova) is recalling certain 2021-2022 lfs artic and 2021-2023 lfs buses. The alternator power cable nut may not have been tightened properly.
Consequence
A loose nut can cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Nova will inspect and tighten the power cable nut as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 10, 2024. Owners may contact nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is cr5570.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #9 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Posted on: 2024-03-27
Description
Nova bus (us) inc. (nova bus) is recalling certain 2020-2024 lfs vehicles. The engine coolant return hose may fail, leaking coolant and causing an engine shutdown.
Consequence
An unexpected engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, transferring passengers from the disabled bus can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Nova bus will replace the engine coolant return hose, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed may 26, 2024. Owners may contact nova bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova bus number for this recall is cr5577.
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.nhtsa.gov.