Electrical system: wiringRecall 16V-068 · 2010–2015 Nova Bus LFS Artic
Nova Bus recall 16V-068 covers 229 2010–2015 Nova Bus LFS Artic for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on February 5, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q4) shows 83% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V068000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Nova LFS Artic transit buses manufactured from September 1, 2010, through April 30, 2015, and equipped with Allison transmissions. The main power cable within the energy guiding system (EGS) may have been incorrectly routed and, as a result, the cable may disconnect.
The risk
If the main power cable disconnects, there will be a loss of power that could disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Nova will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the main power cable, re-routing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2016. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's recall number for this campaign is CR3590.
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
83%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.