Nova Bus N67588 Alternator Cable Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15E003000
Manufacturer: Nova Bus
Manufacturer Campaign Number: CR3230E, CR3231E
Manufactured Begin Date: December 1st, 2011
Manufactured End Date: December 1st, 2013
Date of Owner Notification: February 2nd, 2015

Defect Summary:
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.

Consequence Summary:
Arcing of the alternator cable may result in an engine compartment fire.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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.safercar.gov.