NHTSA Recall 14V381000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V381000; Date: Jun. 30, 2014
Arcing of the alternator cable may result in an engine compartment fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Nova Bus LFS; 2014 Nova Bus LFS; 2010 Nova Bus Nova Lfs; 2011 Nova Bus Nova Lfs; 2012 Nova Bus Nova Lfs
Component: Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured by: Nova Bus
Affected Units:: 734
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 29, 2014
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