NHTSA recall 14V381000
Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Nova Bus Lfs and 1 more
Reported Jun 30, 2014734 vehicles affectedNova BusMaker’s number CR3201Built Jun 1, 2010 – Jun 30, 2014
The defect
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.
The risk
Arcing of the alternator cable may result in an engine compartment fire.
The 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.