Equipment: electricalRecall 24V-657 · Nova Bus vehicles
Nova Bus (US) Inc. recall 24V-657 covers 208 Nova Bus vehicles for a equipment: electrical problem, reported to NHTSA on September 9, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 85% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 24V657000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2024 LFS and 2019-2023 LFS Artic buses. The auxiliary heater module may allow contaminants to enter the electronic controller, which can cause an electrical short. Additionally, the auxiliary heater may fail, causing the defrosting system to not function properly.
The risk
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, a windshield defrosting system that does not function properly can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Nova Bus will the auxiliary heater air intake, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5637.
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
85%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.