Recall 15V078 affects 5 2009 Nova Bus Nova Lfs buses for incorrect main power relay wiring. Repair is free at any franchised Nova Bus dealer.
Nova Bus is recalling 5 2009 Nova Lfs transit buses because the main power relay circuit was wired incorrectly, defeating circuit protection. If that circuit short circuits, the bus faces an increased risk of fire, and Nova Bus dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The main power relay circuit on the 2009 Nova Bus Nova Lfs controls how electrical power is routed through the bus. A relay is an electrically operated switch: it lets a lower-current control circuit turn a higher-current power circuit on and off. Circuit protection is the fuse or breaker path meant to stop unsafe current flow before wiring overheats.
On buses in this recall, the main power relay circuit was wired incorrectly. That wiring defeats the circuit protection, so the protective device is no longer in the right position to interrupt a fault. The defect is not a worn part; the corrected condition is proper wiring of the circuit.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner, driver, or technician should not expect a light, sound, smell, or change in bus operation to appear before the wiring problem creates an electrical fault.
Who's affected?
| 2009 Nova Bus Nova Lfs | electrical system |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 5 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrectly wired main power relay circuit can short circuit and increase the risk of a fire. There is no warning sign before failure, so schedule the wiring correction promptly and report any electrical odor or smoke to the dealer before further use. Repair is free at any franchised Nova Bus dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009 Nova Bus Nova Lfs is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Nova Bus dealer to schedule the free main power relay circuit wiring correction that restores circuit protection.
- Bring the recall notice if Nova Bus mailed one, or reference recall number 15V078 when you call.
- Ask the dealer whether the bus needs service before further use because the incorrect wiring can defeat circuit protection and increase fire risk.
- Call Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410 with questions, and reference Nova Bus recall CR1366 if the dealer asks for the manufacturer recall number.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Nova Bus technician corrects the main power relay circuit wiring so the circuit protection works as intended. The recall repair is free of charge, and parts and labor are covered. Nova Bus has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who paid for this repair before the recall notice. Keep repair invoices and ask Nova Bus customer service or the dealer how to submit the claim under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| February 9, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 10, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V078?
Recall 15V078 covers 5 2009 Nova Bus Nova Lfs transit buses with an incorrectly wired main power relay circuit. The wiring defect can defeat circuit protection, and a short circuit raises fire risk. Nova Bus dealers corrected the wiring for free.
What should I do if my 2009 Nova Bus Nova Lfs is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 15V078. If it is, contact a franchised Nova Bus dealer or Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410 and ask whether the main power relay circuit wiring correction is complete.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Nova Bus said dealers corrected the main power relay circuit wiring free of charge. Reference recall 15V078 or Nova Bus recall number CR1366 when you call.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. If the incorrectly wired main power relay circuit short circuits, circuit protection is defeated and fire risk increases. The repair path is the wiring correction through a franchised Nova Bus dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V078000 |
|---|---|
| Nova Bus customer service | 1-450-472-6410 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V078 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V078000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 1, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →