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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V381000

2011 Nova Bus Nova Lfs | 2014 Nova Bus Lfs | 2013 Nova Bus Lfs | 2012 Nova Bus Nova Lfs — Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Published June 30, 2014 · Recall initiated: June 30, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14V381000, published June 30, 2014. Recalling firm: Nova Bus (US) Inc.; 2011 Nova Bus Nova Lfs | 2014 Nova Bus Lfs | 2013 Nova Bus Lfs | 2012 Nova Bus Nova Lfs — Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator.

What's the hazard

Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 LFS transit buses manufactured June 2010 to June 2014. In the affected vehicles, the terminal on the postive alternator cable may fracture causing the cable to arc to other components.

What to do

Nova Bus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the terminal and replace it if it is damaged, free of charge. The recall began August 29, 2014. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR3201.

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Recall details

Brand
NOVA BUS
Model
NOVA LFS
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Lot
2011 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS | 2014 NOVA BUS LFS | 2013 NOVA BUS LFS | 2012 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2011 Nova Bus Nova Lfs | 2014 Nova Bus Lfs | 2013 Nova Bus Lfs | 2012 Nova Bus Nova Lfs — Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V381000 on June 30, 2014. Reported hazard: Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 LFS transit buses manufactured June 2010 to June 2014. In the affected vehicles, the terminal on the postive alternator cable may fracture causing the cable to arc to other components.

What should I do if I have this product?

Nova Bus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the terminal and replace it if it is damaged, free of charge. The recall began August 29, 2014. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR3201.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: NOVA BUS. Model: NOVA LFS.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)