NHTSA Recall 23V540000: Traction battery (electrical system)
Nova Bus (US) Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 13 vehicles. It affects 2022–2023 Nova Bus Lfs.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V540000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CR5461 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › TRACTION BATTERY |
| Report received | August 2, 2023 |
| Owner notification | September 5, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS battery electric transit buses. The rivnut threaded inserts inside the high-voltage battery may be over-tightened and break, which could result in a short circuit.
Safety risk
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Nova Bus will replace the batteries, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2023. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5461.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V540000
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.