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.
Arcing of the alternator cable may result in an engine compartment fire.
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.