NHTSA Recall 16V068000: Electrical system: wiring
Nova Bus reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 229 vehicles. It affects 2010–2015 Nova Bus Lfs Artic.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V068000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CR3590 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | February 5, 2016 |
| Owner notification | April 11, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Nova LFS Artic transit buses manufactured from September 1, 2010, through April 30, 2015, and equipped with Allison transmissions. The main power cable within the energy guiding system (EGS) may have been incorrectly routed and, as a result, the cable may disconnect.
Safety risk
If the main power cable disconnects, there will be a loss of power that could disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nova will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the main power cable, re-routing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2016. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's recall number for this campaign is CR3590.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V068000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.