Software Error May Cause a Loss of Drive Power

Recall Information

Manufacturer Nova Bus (US) Inc.
NHTSA ID 24V727000
Report Received Date 9/30/2024
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicles Affected 40
Completion Rate 47.5%
Recall Category Vehicle
Software Recall Yes
OTA Update No

Description

Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS buses. A software error may cause the Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) to crash, disconnecting the high voltage batteries and causing a loss of drive power.

Issue

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Consequence Summary

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Nova Bus will validate and update the VCU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5643.

More Information

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V727000

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