Nova Bus Nova Lfs (2012) – 13V642000

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

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard