Safety Recall NHTSA · 23V291000 Reported April 24, 2023

High voltage battery pack may short circuit

Nova Bus (us) Inc. · Electrical System · 7 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
23V291000
Manufacturer Campaign
CR5406
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
7
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 24, 2023
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Nova bus (us) inc. (nova bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 lfs battery electric transit buses. the coolant line in the high voltage battery pack may not be fully seated and locked, which can result in the loss of coolant and an electrical short circuit.

Safety Consequence

A battery short circuit may increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Nova bus will work with akasol, the battery pack manufacturer to inspect the battery packs, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 23, 2023. owners may contact nova bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. nova bus's number for this recall is cr5406.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Nova Bus (us) Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 23V291000 or campaign CR5406.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 23V291000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 23V291000?

NHTSA recall 23V291000 was issued by Nova Bus (us) Inc. on April 24, 2023. It addresses: High voltage battery pack may short circuit. The recall affects approximately 7 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Nova Bus (us) Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 23V291000 or the manufacturer campaign number CR5406. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.