“This site contains affiliate links for which OEMDTC may be compensated” |
November 11, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V762000
Inoperative turn signals may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V762
Manufacturer Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected 718
Summary
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2021-2023 LFS transit buses equipped with a directional foot switch. The turn signals may intermittently become inoperative.
Remedy
Nova Bus will inspect and repair the directional foot switch wiring, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 20, 2023. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus’s number for this recall is CR5507.
Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.
Chronology :
May 22, 2023: Nova Bus is informed of an elevated fault frequency.
June 10, 2023: Nova Bus opens a formal investigation.
September 6, 2023: The issue was raised to the safety forum as a potential risk for evaluation.
September 14, 2023: Nova Bus opens a formal potential safety related issue investigation.
October 5, 2023: The information gathered during the investigation is reviewed and raised to decision forum.
October 19, 2023: The decision forum requested review of information provided.
November 6, 2023: Product Safety Committee determination of product defect.
November 11, 2023: Nova Bus files 573 with NHTSA that a voluntary recall will be released to address the safety-related defect.
There have been no accidents or injuries related to this defect. Warranty experience with one customer shows a failure rate of 8 percent.
There has been a total of 28 warranty claims associated with this defect.
3 Affected Products
Vehicle
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
NOVA BUS | LFS | 2021-2023 |
3 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-23V762-1616.pdf 645.639KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-23V762-5425.PDF 215.411KB
Recall 573 Report – 11/18/2023
RCLRPT-23V762-4095.PDF 215.496KB
Latest Recalls Documents
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=23V762&docType=RCL
- 16 gauge wire - in 6 Bright colors rolls of 100ft 16 gauge auto wire
- 16 gauge auto wire single conductor, remote, turn on, hook up wire, stranded copper clad aluminium 16 gauge wire
- Flexible 16 gauge auto wire, insulated 16 gauge wire, and jacketed in PVC; Rated 158 degrees Fahrenheit (6 to 80 Volts)
- 16 Gauge auto wire perfect for car audio, home theatre, automotive; Use this 16 gauge wire with any 12 Volt or home project
- THIS IS NOT AMERICAN 16 AWG WIRE, IT’S HIGH QUALITY 16 GAUGE AUTO WIRE FOR A GREAT PRICE!
- 14 gauge wire - in 6 Bright colors rolls of 100ft 14 gauge auto wire
- 14 gauge auto wire single conductor, remote, turn on, hook up wire, stranded copper clad aluminum 14 gauge wire. The advantage of the copper clad aluminum wire is lighter and more flexible than copper wire.
- Flexible 14 gauge auto wire, insulated 14 gauge wire, and jacketed in PVC; Rated 158 degrees Fahrenheit (6 to 80 Volts)
- 14 Gauge auto wire perfect for car audio, home theatre, automotive; Use this 14 gauge wire with any 12 Volt or home project
- THIS IS NOT AMERICAN 14 AWG WIRE, IT’S HIGH QUALITY 14 GAUGE AUTO WIRE FOR A GREAT PRICE!
- [Copper Clad Aluminum (CCA)] CCA wire offers the same signal frequency and reliability in terms of corrosion resistance to copper wire. The advantage of the CCA wire is lighter and more flexible than copper wire. The cost of CCA vs Oxygen free copper is much lower and you can enjoy the same functions and reliability as copper wire without paying the extra cost for the installation.
- [Wide Compatibility] Electrical wire widely used in monochromatic LED strips, model cars, marine, low voltage wires, light bulbs, power/ground for indoor lighting, low loss home appliances or car audio installations, etc.
- [Low Voltage Wire] electrical wire is made of 16 AWG 100FT with red and black 2 conductors and high quality PVC jacket, good conductivity, high mechanical strengthfeatures, flame retardant, anti-aging, acid and alkali resistance and dampproof.
- [Perfect Performance] Wire operating temperature rating of -20℃ of 70℃ respectively. 2 conductor wire is flexible, durable and easy to bend, so that you can better separate the two wires in use without exposing the wires inside.
- [Best Service] Please feel free to contact us if you have any problems with our automotive wire, we will make every effort to help you.
- Package Include: 16 gauge 6 different colors each 10 Feet / 3.05 Meter spools (black, red, blue, white, green, yellow, total 60ft), also packed both of Diameter 3.2mm HEAT SHRINK TUBINGS (3pcs X 6colors = 18pcs total) and 4 inch WIRE TIES (3pcs X 6colors = 18pcs total).
- SPECIFICATIONS -Silicone Wire 16 AWG Hook-Up Wire is made of Silicone tinned copper conductor with a Silicone sheath, OD=3mm; 600 volts voltage rating, Silocone Insulation that can withstand heats of up to 200 degree C.
- FEATURES - Good abrasion resistance electric wire provides high flexibility and resistance to substances such as oil,solvents and chemicals.
- EASY TO USE - easy to handling, stripping, crimping terminals and welding.
- Application - Fermerry Silicone Wires Are Widely Used in LED lighting, Perfect for prototyping circuits and ideal as breadboard hookup wires.
- 16 Gauge Copper-Clad aluminum primary wires, 6*50FT color rolls pack(300 FT in total)
- Aluminum core wire, 10% copper coating
- Flexible PVC, PVC Rated to 105°C, 6-80VDC, Stay organized with 6 different colors
- Alternative to OFC copper wire. Achieves 80% conductivity.
- Ideal for 12V automotive hookup, Car Audio, indoor, interior use
- COPPER CLAD ALUMINUM (CCA) - Our primary cable CCA wire is the most economical option for choosing power or ground wire and is a great conductor of power. Copper coated aluminum gives you an economic power cable with excellent power transfer. Systems that require more power should use ofc cable wiring.
- POWER / GROUND WIRE SET - Our bundled power wire set is great for a car amplifier or subwoofer or to be used as a ground wire on your electric wire installs. Use for many different applications such as indoor lighting, car radio, automotive, lighting, car speakers, power cables, 12v power inverter, ground wire, or welding cable.
- SOFT TOUCH JACKET - Soft touch jacket design designed for the electrical and auto repair installer in mind. Strong, yet durable pvc jacket that is best for indoor use but has flexibility, elasticity, and impact resistance built in.
- EASY POLARITY IDENTIFICATION - Easy color coded ground wire helps with installation to let you know which cable should connect to the terminal. Making a polarity error could cause serious damage to your audio equipment. Package Contents: includes 1 x Black wire and 1 x Red wire as an electrical wire kit.
- WIDE COMPATIBILITY - Also known as power wire, ground wire, trolling motor wire, automotive wire, speaker wire, car radio wire, amp wire, electrical wire, or welding wire designed for up to 80v voltage. We have many gauge wires to choose from, such as 10awg, 12awg, 14awg, 16awg with black, red, blue, yellow wire color options and 50ft, 100ft, 150ft, 200ft lengths
- True 14-gauge wire with spool from TyumenDirect lets you easily connect your speakers to amplifiers or receivers. That is ideal for all single color LED strip light, low voltage single color led strip, light bulb, lamp.
- It is widely used for various DC electrical hookups, low voltage cables, 12V DC, 24V DC, low-loss in-home or car stereo installs. Great for in-home applications as well as automotive, schools, churches, auditoriums or business settings.
- The jacket material is flexible and environmental friendly PVC. Well protected against dampness, such as convenient peel and cut.
- Wire comes wrapped around a hard plastic spool that makes dispensing convenient. 2 jacket colors make for quick and easy to distinguish the polarity & numbered markings for accuracy.
- 100 ft / spool (100FT Red & 100FT Black), actual length is 31m, longer than described, stranding structure makes it flexible and easy to install, cut into any length based on needs.
- ✅【HIGHLY CONDUCTIVE】NAOEVO electrical wire uses high-precision oxygen free tinned copper, outside diameter of the Jacket is 2.7mm Typ, and 41 strands of 0.14mm tinned copper wire is inside each circuit, which has lower resistance and higher conductivity.
- ✅【PRODUCT SPECIFICATION】18 AWG wire waterproof level: IP68. Rated voltage: 600V(also can for 5V 12V 24V up to 600V). Rated working temperature up to -40°F/ 248°F. Flame retardant grade: V-1
- ✅【BUILT TO LAST】2 Conductor 18 gauge wire is insulated/jacketed with high quality PVC, excellent chemical and oxidation resistance, and 16 packs of heat-shrinkable tubes & 4 packs of cable ties. These tubes can Protect wires and cables from damage caused by wear and tear, abrasion, and moisture.
- ✅【EASY TO USE】The 18/2 electric wire is lightweight, thin, soft can be bent arbitrarily, and is easy to strip, weld, crimp terminals, connect, cut, and wrap around necessary components enough to fit into tight spaces.
- ✅【APPLICATION】Low voltage wire, Speaker wire, LED light power cord, indoor light cable, automotive wire, landscape light wire, lamp wire, LED light wire, marine wire, electronic product internal cable, and so on.
- Big Quantity: this is a standard 10 pcs 100 ft 14 gauge electrical wire, 10 wires are 14 gauge and the same length; There are 10 colors of red, black, blue, yellow, white, green, purple, gray, orange, and brown, which can be easily applied separately from the circuit
- Reliable Copper Clad Aluminum (CCA): our 14 gauge AWG wire Specifically designed for automotive applications and audio speaker wiring, 12V auto wire is made of top quality Copper Clad Aluminum (CCA), which brings reliable and efficient power delivery for your 12 volt power requirements; Our CCA cables provide nice power transmission performance while remaining cost effective, giving you a good balance between quality and economy
- High Temperature Resistance: these copper clad aluminum CCA wire are heat resistant to 221 °F/ 105 °C, and each reel contains 100 feet of 14 gauge single conductor with a core of copper clad aluminum stranded wire, about 0.02 cm diameter/ strand, 54 strands; Suitable for a variety of applications from 6 volts to 80 volts, not suitable for building and home 110/ 220 V Alternating Current wiring
- Durable PVC Jacket: our 14 gauge bulk automotive wire PVC jacket is designed for automotive use, it is flexible, elastic and impact resistant; The boot protects the wires from shock and abrasion while remaining flexible for easy installation in a variety of applications
- Wide Applications: this low voltage auto wire can be widely applied for remote openers, car stereos, trailer lighting, motorcycles, RV boats, LED lights and more, suitable for many of your basic wiring needs
Last update on 2024-06-11 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
This product presentation was made with AAWP plugin.
SEOCONTENT-START
OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-762 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Nova Bus (US) Inc. Submission Date : NOV 11, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-762 Manufacturer Recall No. : CR5507 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Nova Bus (US) Inc. Address : 260 Banker Road PLATTSBURGH NY 12901 Company phone : 450-472-6410 Population : Number of potentially involved : 718 Estimated percentage with defect : 8 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2021-2023 Nova LFS Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : DIESEL Descriptive Information : The recall population is defined by vehicles built from April 30, 2021 through August 31, 2023 equipped with a directional foot switch (turn signal). Production Dates : APR 30, 2021 – AUG 31, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 4RKYL82L5M977797 End : 4RKYL82J7N9778645 ✔ Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The turn signals may intermittently become inoperative. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : A nonfunctioning exterior turn signal may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Description of the Cause : Insufficient crimp force in the splice block of the switch. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : There is no warning prior to occurrence. Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-762 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : SWITCH Component Description : DIRECTIONAL FOOT Component Part Number : N39406 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Transtech Innovations Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : May 22, 2023: Nova Bus is informed of an elevated fault frequency. June 10, 2023: Nova Bus opens a formal investigation. September 6, 2023: The issue was raised to the safety forum as a potential risk for evaluation. September 14, 2023: Nova Bus opens a formal potential safety related issue investigation. October 5, 2023: The information gathered during the investigation is reviewed and raised to decision forum. October 19, 2023: The decision forum requested review of information provided. November 6, 2023: Product Safety Committee determination of product defect. November 11, 2023: Nova Bus files 573 with NHTSA that a voluntary recall will be released to address the safety-related defect. There have been no accidents or injuries related to this defect. Warranty experience with one customer shows a failure rate of 8 percent. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Remedy program will be to perform an inspection of the directional foot switch pigtail and repair any splice blocks found with insufficient crimping. All costs associated with this corrective measure will be covered by Nova Bus. Pre-notification remedies will be addressed using the Nova Bus general reimbursement plan on file with NHTSA. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Remedy component will have sufficient crimp force for proper electrical connection. N39406 DIRECTIONAL FOOT SWITCH Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-762 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : An internal campaign was launched to correct vehicles in production November 7, 2023. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Note: Nova Bus does not have a dealer network and the dates entered for the planned dealer notification begin/end date are only to avoid NHTSA Recall Portal error while submitting the recall report. Owner notification will begin on or before December 20, 2023 Planned Dealer Notification Date : NOV 15, 2023 – NOV 15, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : DEC 20, 2023 – DEC 20, 2023 * NR – Not Reported
**************************************************************************************************************
OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-762 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Nova Bus (US) Inc. Submission Date : NOV 18, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-762 Manufacturer Recall No. : CR5507 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Nova Bus (US) Inc. Address : 260 Banker Road PLATTSBURGH NY 12901 Company phone : 450-472-6410 Population : Number of potentially involved : 718 Estimated percentage with defect : 8 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2021-2023 Nova LFS Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : DIESEL Descriptive Information : The recall population is defined by vehicles built from April 30, 2021 through August 31, 2023 equipped with a directional foot switch (turn signal). Production Dates : APR 30, 2021 – AUG 31, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 4RKYL82L5M977797 End : 4RKYL82J7N9778645 ✔ Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The turn signals may intermittently become inoperative. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : A nonfunctioning exterior turn signal may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Description of the Cause : Insufficient crimp force in the splice block of the switch. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : There is no warning prior to occurrence. Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-762 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : SWITCH Component Description : DIRECTIONAL FOOT Component Part Number : N39406 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Transtech Innovations Address : 936 Lionel-Boulet Blvd Varennes, Quebec Foreign States J3X 1P7 Country : Canada Chronology : May 22, 2023: Nova Bus is informed of an elevated fault frequency. June 10, 2023: Nova Bus opens a formal investigation. September 6, 2023: The issue was raised to the safety forum as a potential risk for evaluation. September 14, 2023: Nova Bus opens a formal potential safety related issue investigation. October 5, 2023: The information gathered during the investigation is reviewed and raised to decision forum. October 19, 2023: The decision forum requested review of information provided. November 6, 2023: Product Safety Committee determination of product defect. November 11, 2023: Nova Bus files 573 with NHTSA that a voluntary recall will be released to address the safety-related defect. There have been no accidents or injuries related to this defect. Warranty experience with one customer shows a failure rate of 8 percent. There has been a total of 28 warranty claims associated with this defect. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Remedy program will be to perform an inspection of the directional foot switch pigtail and repair any splice blocks found with insufficient crimping. All costs associated with this corrective measure will be covered by Nova Bus. Pre-notification remedies will be addressed using the Nova Bus general reimbursement plan on file with NHTSA. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Remedy component will have sufficient crimp force for proper electrical connection. N39406 DIRECTIONAL FOOT SWITCH Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-762 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : An internal campaign was launched to correct vehicles in production November 7, 2023. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Note: Nova Bus does not have a dealer network and the dates entered for the planned dealer notification begin/end date are only to avoid NHTSA Recall Portal error while submitting the recall report. Owner notification will begin on or before December 20, 2023 Planned Dealer Notification Date : NOV 15, 2023 – NOV 15, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : DEC 20, 2023 – DEC 20, 2023 * NR – Not Reported
**************************************************************************************************************
**************************************************************************************************************
SEOCONTENT-END