Nova BUS LFS, Nova LFS (2010-2014): Electrical system
Recall 14V381000 · Jun 30, 2014 · Nova Bus
734
vehicles affected
734
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14V381000
- Date
- Jun 30, 2014
- Maker
- Nova Bus
- Units affected
- 734
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Alternator/generator/regulator
- Model years
- 2010-2014
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 LFS transit buses manufactured June 2010 to June 2014. In the affected vehicles, the terminal on the postive alternator cable may fracture causing the cable to arc to other components.
What can happen
Arcing of the alternator cable may result in an engine compartment fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Nova Bus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the terminal and replace it if it is damaged, free of charge. The recall began August 29, 2014. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR3201.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 5 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 14V381000?
2 models: Nova Bus LFS (2013-2014), Nova Bus Nova LFS (2010-2012), about 734 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 14V381000?
Nova Bus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the terminal and replace it if it is damaged, free of charge. The recall began August 29, 2014. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR3201.
What can happen?
Arcing of the alternator cable may result in an engine compartment fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.