Safety Recall NHTSA · 23V607000 Reported August 31, 2023

250-amp fuse holder may overheat and cause fire

Nova Bus (us) Inc. · Electrical System · 1,189 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
23V607000
Manufacturer Campaign
CR5445
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
1,189
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 31, 2023
Completion Rate
88.65

Defect Summary

Nova bus (us) inc. (nova) is recalling certain 2017-2023 lfs and 2017-2022 lfs artic transit buses. the 24-volt power cable and grounded mounting fastener that secures the fuse holder may short circuit.

Safety Consequence

An electrical short circuit can overheat the fuse holder and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.

Corrective Action

Nova will insect, remove, and clean the fuse holder and cable lugs as necessary, free of charge. owner letters were mailed november 7, 2023. owners may contact nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. nova's number for this recall is cr5445. this recall replaces and expands recall number 22v-416. vehicles previously repaired under recall 22v-416 will need to have the new remedy completed.

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 23V607000 or campaign CR5445.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 23V607000

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

What is recall 23V607000?

NHTSA recall 23V607000 was issued by Nova Bus (us) Inc. on August 31, 2023. It addresses: 250-amp fuse holder may overheat and cause fire. The recall affects approximately 1,189 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 23V607000 or the manufacturer campaign number CR5445. 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.