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Nova BUS Electrical System recall

Recalled January 23, 2015 · NHTSA recall 15E003000 · Nova BUS

Hazard
Arcing of the alternator cable may result in an engine compartment fire.
Remedy
Nova Bus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the terminal and replace the cable if it is damaged, free of charge. The recall began on February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' numbers for this recall are CR3230E and CR3231E. Note: Buses that were manufactured with the subject alternator cable are covered under recall 14V381.
Units
41 units

Description

Nova Bus is recalling certain N67588 alternator cables manufactured December 1, 2011, to December 1, 2013 and sold as service parts for 2010-2014 LFS transit buses. The affected alternator cables may have been damaged during installation. This damage can cause the cable terminal to fracture and result in the cable arcing to other components.

What to do

Nova Bus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the terminal and replace the cable if it is damaged, free of charge. The recall began on February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' numbers for this recall are CR3230E and CR3231E. Note: Buses that were manufactured with the subject alternator cable are covered under recall 14V381.

Product
Nova BUS N67588 ALTERNATOR CABLE
Manufacturer(s)
Nova Bus (US) Inc.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov

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