Recall 23V540000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Report Date
20230802
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Affected Vehicles
2 models
Defect Description
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 Consequence
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.
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.