NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nova Bus (US) Inc. - Software Error May Cause a Loss of Drive Power
Published: September 30, 2024Recall ID: 24V727000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS buses. A software error may cause the Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) to crash, disconnecting the high voltage batteries and causing a loss of drive power.
Affected Products
Software Error May Cause a Loss of Drive Power
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Software Error May Cause a Loss of Drive Power |
| Nhtsa id | 24V727000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V727000 |
| 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. A software error may cause the Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) to crash, disconnecting the high voltage batteries and causing a loss of drive power. |
| Completion rate | 47.50 |
| Corrective action | Nova Bus will validate and update the VCU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5643. |
| Consequence summary | A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | CR5643 |
| Potentially affected | 40 |
| Report received date | 2024-09-30T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |