Nova BUS Nova LFS (2009-2012): Electrical system
Recall 13V642000 · Dec 19, 2013 · Nova Bus
264
vehicles affected
264
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V642000
- Date
- Dec 19, 2013
- Maker
- Nova Bus
- Units affected
- 264
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system
- Model years
- 2009-2012
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Nova Bus is recalling certain 2009-2012 model year LFS and LFS HEV transit buses equipped with Sure Power DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
What can happen
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Nova Bus will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the converters, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2014. Owners may contact Nova Bus at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus's numbers for this recall are CR3030, CR3031, CR3032, CR3033 and CR3034 (depending on the converter's part number and location of in the vehicle).
Vehicles covered
1 model, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V642000?
1 model: Nova Bus Nova LFS (2009-2012), about 264 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V642000?
Nova Bus will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the converters, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2014. Owners may contact Nova Bus at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus's numbers for this recall are CR3030, CR3031, CR3032, CR3033 and CR3034 (depending on the converter's.
What can happen?
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a 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.