NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nova Bus (US) Inc. - High Voltage Batteries May Short Circuit
Published: April 3, 2025Recall ID: 25V184000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Nova Bus LFS transit buses. The high voltage batteries may have loose hardware that can fall inside the battery pack and create a short circuit.
Affected Products
High Voltage Batteries May Short Circuit
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | High Voltage Batteries May Short Circuit |
| Nhtsa id | 25V184000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V184000 |
| 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 Nova Bus LFS transit buses. The high voltage batteries may have loose hardware that can fall inside the battery pack and create a short circuit. |
| Completion rate | 100.00 |
| Corrective action | Nova Bus will replace the batteries, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2025. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5687. |
| Consequence summary | A short circuit increases the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | CR5687 |
| Potentially affected | 24 |
| Report received date | 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |