Defect Description For Recall
Nova Bus Is Recalling Certain 2009-2012 Model Year Lfs And Lfs Hev Transit Buses Equipped With Sure Power Dc-Dc Converters Containing A Particular Epoxy Sealing, Aka ‘Potting’, Compound. The Specific Potting Compound Used In The Subject Products For Insulation Was Found To Be Capable Of ConduCTIng Electricity After Being Exposed To Heat.
Make Of Vehicle
NOVA BUS
Model Of Vehicle
NOVA LFS
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
13V642000
Component Description
Electrical System
Effect Of Defect
Once Electrically ConduCTIve, The Material Is Capable Of Melting And Burning, Increasing The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
Nova Bus Will Notify Owners And Dealers Will Inspect And Replace The Converters, As Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Is Expected To Begin In January 2014. Owners May Contact Nova Bus At 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus’S Numbers For This Recall Are Cr3030, Cr3031, Cr3032, Cr3033 And Cr3034 (Depending On The Converter’S Part Number And Location Of In The Vehicle).
Vehicle Manufacturer
Nova Bus
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
264
Date Owners Notified
20140121
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Nova Bus
Date Report Received
20131219
Make Campaign Number
CR3030-CR3034