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Nova BUS 2010–2014 Electrical System recall

Recalled June 30, 2014 · NHTSA recall 14V381000 · Nova BUS

Hazard
Arcing of the alternator cable may result in an engine compartment fire.
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.
Units
734 units

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.

What to do

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.

Product
Nova BUS LFS · Nova BUS NOVA LFS
Manufacturer(s)
Nova Bus (US) Inc.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov