NHTSA Recall 23V607000: Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)
Nova Bus (US) Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,189 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Nova Bus Lfs.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V607000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CR5445 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
| Report received | August 31, 2023 |
| Owner notification | November 7, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2017-2023 LFS and 2017-2022 LFS Artic transit buses. The 24-volt power cable and grounded mounting fastener that secures the fuse holder may short circuit.
Safety risk
An electrical short circuit can overheat the fuse holder and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
Remedy
Nova will insect, remove, and clean the fuse holder and cable lugs as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 7, 2023. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5445. This recall replaces and expands recall number 22V-416. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 22V-416 will need to have the new remedy completed.
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 23V607000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Nova Bus Lfs | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Nova Bus Lfs Artic | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
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.