NHTSA Recall 24V727000: Electrical system: controller and software (electrical system)
Nova Bus (US) Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 40 vehicles. It affects 2022–2023 Nova Bus Lfs.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V727000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CR5643 |
| Components | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › TRACTION MOTOR › CONTROLLER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE |
| Report received | September 30, 2024 |
| Owner notification | November 2, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS buses. A software error may cause the Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) to crash, disconnecting the high voltage batteries and causing a loss of drive power.
Safety risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nova Bus will validate and update the VCU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5643.
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 nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 24V727000
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.