NHTSAGeneral Alert
Nova Bus (US) Inc. - Engine Shutdown from Loose Ground Connection
Published: June 7, 2024Recall ID: 24V421000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An unexpected engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash. An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS buses. The ground connection on the bus bar in the HVAC roof unit may not be secured properly, which can result in an unexpected engine shutdown or an overheated ground connection.
Affected Products
Engine Shutdown from Loose Ground Connection
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Engine Shutdown from Loose Ground Connection |
| Nhtsa id | 24V421000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V421000 |
| 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 2022-2023 LFS buses. The ground connection on the bus bar in the HVAC roof unit may not be secured properly, which can result in an unexpected engine shutdown or an overheated ground connection. |
| Completion rate | 100.00 |
| Corrective action | Nova Bus will inspect and tighten the ground connection on the bus bar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5605. |
| Consequence summary | An unexpected engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash. An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | CR5605 |
| Potentially affected | 45 |
| Report received date | 2024-06-07T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |