2017–2023 Nova Bus LFS, 2017–2022 Nova Bus LFS Artic Recall: 24-volt power cable and grounded mounting fastener that secures the fuse…
NHTSA campaign 23V607000 · Electrical System · filed Aug 31, 2023 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2017-2023 LFS and 2017-2022 LFS Artic transit buses. The 24-volt power cable and grounded mounting fastener that secures the fuse holder may short circuit.
The risk
An electrical short circuit can overheat the fuse holder and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Nova will insect, remove, and clean the fuse holder and cable lugs as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 7, 2023. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5445. This recall replaces and expands recall number 22V-416. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 22V-416 will need to have the new remedy completed.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 23V607000 (manufacturer number CR5445). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.