NHTSAEQUIPMENT
Nova Bus (US) Inc. - Auxiliary Heater May Short Circuit
Published: September 9, 2024Recall ID: 24V657000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Auxiliary Heater May Short Circuit
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Auxiliary Heater May Short Circuit |
| Nhtsa id | 24V657000 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V657000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 62.02 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | 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. |
| Mfr campaign number | CR5637 |
| Potentially affected | 208 |
| Report received date | 2024-09-09T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |