NHTSA Recall 24V657000: Electrical (equipment) and electrical heating element (visibility)
Nova Bus (US) Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 208 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Nova Bus Lfs.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V657000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CR5637 |
| Components | EQUIPMENT › ELECTRICAL; VISIBILITY › DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM › WINDSHIELD › ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT |
| Report received | September 9, 2024 |
| Owner notification | January 28, 2025 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2024 LFS and 2019-2023 LFS Artic buses. The auxiliary heater module may allow contaminants to enter the electronic controller, which can cause an electrical short. Additionally, the auxiliary heater may fail, causing the defrosting system to not function properly.
Safety risk
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, a windshield defrosting system that does not function properly can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nova Bus will the auxiliary heater air intake, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5637.
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 24V657000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Nova Bus Lfs | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Nova Bus Lfs Artic | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
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.