NHTSA recall 23V291000
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery › Thermal management › Fluid/coolant
Nova Bus Lfs
Reported Apr 24, 20237 vehicles affectedNova Bus (US) Inc.Maker’s number CR5406
The defect
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.
The risk
A battery short circuit may increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy
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.