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NHTSARecalled Aug 2, 2023 · #23V540000

High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS battery electric transit buses. The rivnut threaded inserts inside the high-voltage battery may be over-tightened and break, which could result in a short circuit. An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Product details

Product
High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Nova Bus will replace the batteries, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2023. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5461.

View the official CPSC notice