NHTSA safety recall

Recall 14V381000 · manufacturer campaign CR3201

Electrical System › Alternator/generator/regulator — Nova Bus · reported 30 Jun 2014 · 734 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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.

NHTSA campaign
14V381000
Manufacturer campaign
CR3201
Filed by
Nova Bus
Report received
30 Jun 2014
Owners notified
29 Aug 2014
Potentially affected
734

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2013 Nova Bus Lfs 2014 Nova Bus Lfs 2010 Nova Bus Nova Lfs 2011 Nova Bus Nova Lfs 2012 Nova Bus Nova Lfs

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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