Nova Bus (us) Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V642000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V642000 by Nova Bus (us) Inc.. Affecting 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 Includes 264 affected units, Battery Equalizers/DC-DC Converters-Possible Fire, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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).

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V642000
Manufacturer: Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Report Received Date: 2013-12-19T00:00:00
Subject: Battery equalizers/dc-dc converters-possible fire
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 264

Details

MFR Campaign Number: CR3030-CR3034
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: 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).

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 80.68

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NHTSA ID: 13V642000
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