Nova Bus Nova Lfs recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

February 9, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

redundant NOVA BUS INCORPORATED recalls 2007–2009 Nova Bus Nova Lfs

Recall number

15V077000

Brand / firm

Nova Bus

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 35 units

Why it was recalled

A battery cable that shorts to ground increases the risk of a fire.

What was recalled

Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2009. A power feed cable in the battery compartment may have been incorrectly routed and clipped. As a result, the battery cable may prematurely wear and short to ground.

What to do

Nova notified owners, and dealers inspected the buses and correctly routed the battery power feed cable, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's number for this recall is CR1332.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.