Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulatorRecall 14V-381 · Nova Bus vehicles
Nova Bus recall 14V-381 covers 734 Nova Bus vehicles for a electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator problem, reported to NHTSA on June 30, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q2) shows 57% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V381000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Arcing of the alternator cable may result in an engine compartment fire.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
57%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 1, 2010 to June 30, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.