2018 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
9 recalls — 0 complaints — 99 TSBs
24V647000 Nov 5, 2024
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Defect Description
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2010-2020 LFS Artic and 2012-2024 LFS vehicles. The driver's seat belt may not retract properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Consequence
A seat belt that does not retract properly may result in a loose seat belt, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Nova Bus will install additional seat stoppers to the driver's rear partition, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 4, 2025. Nova's number for this recall is CR5635. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 23V-350. Vehicles that were previously... Read more
24V558000 Jul 25, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER
Defect Description
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2016-2019 LFS and LFS Artic buses. The brake chamber on the rear axle may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in an air leak.
Consequence
A brake chamber air leak may cause the brakes to engage unexpectedly, which can overheat the brakes and increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, unexpected braking can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nova Bus will inspect and replace the brake chamber as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 02, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5619.
24V033000 Jan 19, 2024
VISIBILITY
Defect Description
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2017-2019 LFS and LFS Artic buses. The driver's door windows may have been built with the incorrect prime glazing manufacturer DOT code mark. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard num... Read more
Consequence
An incorrect DOT code mark may result in the window being replaced with an incorrect type of glass, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nova Bus will inspect the windows and either replace the windows or remove the incorrect marking, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 19, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus number for this recall is CR5546.
23V714000 Oct 25, 2023
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Defect Description
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2015-2019 LFS and LFS Artic transit buses. The attachment hardware may have been incorrectly installed beneath the rear wheel well passenger seats, allowing the seat to detach from the frame.
Consequence
A detached passenger seat may inadequately restrain a passenger during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Nova Bus will inspect and replace the attachment hardware as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2023. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus ... Read more
23V607000 Aug 31, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Defect Description
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2017-2023 LFS and 2017-2022 LFS Artic transit buses. The 24-volt power cable and grounded mounting fastener that secures the fuse holder may short circuit.
Consequence
An electrical short circuit can overheat the fuse holder and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
Remedy
Nova will insect, remove, and clean the fuse holder and cable lugs as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 7, 2023. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5445. This recall replaces and expands recall number 22V-416... Read more
22V845000 Nov 15, 2022
STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Defect Description
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2018-2022 LFS and 2018-2021 LFS Artic buses equipped with a Bosch steering gear box. The steering gear box may have an insufficient clamp load, which may allow the mounting plate sub-assembly fasteners to loosen and possibly fall out.
Consequence
Missing fasteners may cause a of a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Nova Bus will inspect and tighten the fasteners as an interim remedy. The permanent remedy, consisting of replacing and tightening new fasteners to increase the clamp load, is expected to be available November 30, ... Read more
22V323000 May 11, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2016-2020 LFS and 2013-2022 LFS Artic buses. The momentary STOP and YIELD text message board is duplicating the stop light and turn signal light signals. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety ... Read more
Consequence
The momentary text message board duplicating light signals may cause confusion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nova will coordinate with Prevost Service Centers to remove the momentary text message board duplicating light signals and associated equipment, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 27, 2022. Owners may contact Nova's customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for... Read more
21V351000 May 14, 2021
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Defect Description
Nova Bus is recalling certain 2016-2020 LFS and LFS Artic vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 9, 2021. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682.
18V829000 Nov 26, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Defect Description
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Nova LFS Artic transit buses. A fault code in the engine may cause the vehicle to operate at zero velocity and lack of dampening reducing vehicle stability.
Consequence
If there is a loss of vehicle stability, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nova will notify owners, and dealers will update the Hubner ACU software, free of charge. The recall began December 6, 2018. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR4422.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2018 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
99 manufacturer communications from 65 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 23 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 16 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 10 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 6 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 5 |
| 130000 VISIBILITY | 5 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 4 |
| 062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 3 |
BS5463ER1
Apr 16, 2024
130000 VISIBILITY
Failure of camera bracket will cause the camera to swing while bus is in motion.
BS5463ER1
Apr 16, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Failure of camera bracket will cause the camera to swing while bus is in motion.
BS5463E
Dec 20, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
Failure of camera bracket will cause the camera to swing while bus is in motion.
BS5463E
Dec 20, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Failure of camera bracket will cause the camera to swing while bus is in motion.
FT5499E
Oct 20, 2023
220000 SEATS
Validation of the previous passenger seat back panel campaign.
FT5409
Oct 20, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
A bad connection at the ZF transmission connector may cause the transmission to jerk when shifting or show the fault code 188.
FT5434
Sep 5, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Support for infotainement displays may crack. Overhead Screen Display (for 60' buses)
FT5463
Sep 5, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Failure of camera bracket will cause the camera to swing while bus is in motion.
FT5463
Sep 5, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
Failure of camera bracket will cause the camera to swing while bus is in motion.
FT4651
Aug 16, 2023
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Failure of DEF sensor GEN 6 within the expected 5-years lifespan.
FT4651
Aug 16, 2023
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Failure of DEF sensor GEN 6 within the expected 5-years lifespan.
FT5243
Feb 9, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ECP radiator failures deemed to be due to overpressure events.
FT5243
Feb 9, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ECP radiator failures deemed to be due to overpressure events.
FT5194
Jan 12, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Destination sign controllers were failing at a high rate. Water intrusion causing signs to fail cracks on lights
BS5210ER1
Mar 22, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Horn may fail due to the low internal high heat resistance.
BS5210ER1
Mar 22, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Horn may fail due to the low internal high heat resistance.
LI5170E
Feb 7, 2022
020000 SUSPENSION
New lower shock mount available with an adapter plate better suited for the front and rear axle.
PC1033
Feb 3, 2022
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Headlight Failure
PC1033
Feb 3, 2022
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Headlight Failure
PC1033
Feb 3, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Headlight Failure
BS5210E
Feb 1, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Horn may fail due to the low internal high heat resistance.
PC1025R3
Jan 7, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
radiator leaking coolant
LI5185E
Jan 5, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Cummins has issued a Temporary Repair Practice: TRP2484 ??A?A? ECM Calibration for DEF Header Sensor Failures due to Parts Shortage TRP allowing temporary calibration of the engine ECM in the event of the DEF sensor failure and repeated e
PC1025R2
Dec 15, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Radiator leaking coolant
PC1025R2
Dec 15, 2021
103610 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLER/RADIATOR:HOSES AND FITTINGS
Radiator leaking coolant
FT5213
Nov 11, 2021
130000 VISIBILITY
Windshield Wiper Motor Failure
PC1025R1
Oct 6, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Radiator leaking coolant
BS5182E
Sep 30, 2021
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Brake chambers may fail and cause the drive axle brakes to overheat.
PC1030
Sep 30, 2021
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
cracked marker lights causes water intrusion
BS5119E
Jul 22, 2021
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Brake chambers may fail and cause the drive axle brakes to overheat
FT5055R1
May 20, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Disconnect the power for the auxiliary heater. short term countermeasure
ft5090
May 7, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Kidde fire suppression system tamper seal
FT5048
Mar 24, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Bracket for the front camera may break
FT5046
Mar 23, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Overhead Display Screen Weld Crack and Hardware Loose
FT5046
Mar 23, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
Overhead Display Screen Weld Crack and Hardware Loose
PC1020
Mar 17, 2021
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
brakes standard repair
FT4869R1
Mar 10, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Surge tank cover Chafing on Components
FT5055
Mar 9, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Disconnect the power (auxiliary heater), short term countermeasure
LI4494E
Feb 26, 2021
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Engine compartment junction block scheduled maintenance. This document is an addendum to Nova Bus Maintenance Manual section 19-401, outlining the need to monitor the condition of junction blocks and correct when required.
LI4494E
Feb 26, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Engine compartment junction block scheduled maintenance. This document is an addendum to Nova Bus Maintenance Manual section 19-401, outlining the need to monitor the condition of junction blocks and correct when required.
LI4494E
Feb 26, 2021
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Engine compartment junction block scheduled maintenance. This document is an addendum to Nova Bus Maintenance Manual section 19-401, outlining the need to monitor the condition of junction blocks and correct when required.
LI4494E
Feb 26, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Engine compartment junction block scheduled maintenance. This document is an addendum to Nova Bus Maintenance Manual section 19-401, outlining the need to monitor the condition of junction blocks and correct when required.
FT4947
Feb 10, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
part has been discontinued by supplier Watlow, Remove auxiliary heater, keep the circulating pump, close the cooling loop and replace VBEA program.
BS4970ER1
Feb 9, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Destination sign doors latches may become loose or fail.
LI3978E
Feb 9, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Information about the engine coolant. Coolant types should not be mixed in the engine.
LI3978E
Feb 9, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information about the engine coolant. Coolant types should not be mixed in the engine.
LI3978E
Feb 9, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Information about the engine coolant. Coolant types should not be mixed in the engine.
LI5011E
Jan 27, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Recommendations on the disinfection of vehicles as well as products and precautions to be taken.
FT4949
Jan 13, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Throttle pedal not responding with Check Engine Light (CEL) turned on. Out Of Service (OOS) reports are issued with the Cummins 1242 Fault Codes (FC) recorded in the ECM, along with other Throttle Pedal Signal (TPS) codes.
FT4997R1
Dec 17, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Passengers seat back cracked inspection
FT4997R1
Dec 17, 2020
220000 SEATS
Passengers seat back cracked inspection
FT4950
Oct 21, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Engine door hinge becoming loose
FT4950
Oct 21, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Engine door hinge becoming loose
FT4950
Oct 21, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
Engine door hinge becoming loose
LI4968ER1
Oct 19, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Auxiliary heater Thermo 350 is discontinued. The Thermo Plus unit will replace the current unit only if the whole unit needs to be replaced. There is no need to retrofit any buses with the new Thermo Plus units. Replacement parts are availa
FT4935
Aug 28, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
The VIP relay is part of the radio control system.Buses are out of service due to radio not working or p/a not working.
FT4944
Aug 21, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
bolts in the rear canopy (under the radiator) are getting loose. The Canopy grid can not fall off the bus due to locking pins .
FT4936
Aug 12, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The battery beam/arm support located on the bottom of the battery compartment was not installed correctly and allowed the batteries to swivel past the beam and touch the stud. adjust location of the arm support, torque hardware to spec, con
FT4869
Jul 7, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
Coolant surge tank cover may rub on hose and clamps.
FT4869
Jul 7, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Coolant surge tank cover may rub on hose and clamps.
FT4890
Jul 2, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Air Dryer Consep Valve Relay may stuck ON, causing the Consep Valve to stay energised and to overheat.
FT4897
Jul 2, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Charge air cooler piping leaks and create a low pressure fault code in Cummins ECU.
FT4890
Jul 2, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Air Dryer Consep Valve Relay may stuck ON, causing the Consep Valve to stay energised and to overheat.
FT4827
Jun 23, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Wheelchair seat hardware loose
FT4851
May 5, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine belt guard post may crack
FT4835
Apr 7, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Corrosion in the power cables that feed the Electric Cooling Package
FT4835
Apr 7, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Corrosion in the power cables that feed the Electric Cooling Package
FT4819
Apr 1, 2020
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Interlock pressure transducer failure
FT4819
Apr 1, 2020
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Interlock pressure transducer failure
FT4819
Apr 1, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Interlock pressure transducer failure
FT4795
Mar 25, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TCU Connector missing zip-tie
FT4795
Mar 25, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TCU Connector missing zip-tie
FT4795
Mar 25, 2020
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TCU Connector missing zip-tie
FT4797
Feb 13, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Coolant leak off surge tank fitting
FT4797
Feb 13, 2020
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Coolant leak off surge tank fitting
FT4808
Jan 23, 2020
010000 STEERING
Bosch Steering Drive Shaft Hardware Loose
FT4619
Jan 8, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Electric Cooling Package Power Cable Corrosion
FT4787
Dec 20, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Wheelchair seat belt hardware loose
FT4787
Dec 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Wheelchair seat belt hardware loose
FT4787
Dec 20, 2019
151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Wheelchair seat belt hardware loose
FT4781
Dec 12, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Engine door Hinge becoming loose
FT4781
Dec 12, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Engine door Hinge becoming loose
FT4649
Dec 9, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Passenger USB charger not working
FT4687
Sep 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
GPS Antenna Defective
FT4567R1
Aug 1, 2019
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Engine Fan Connector hot
FT4567R1
Aug 1, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Engine Fan Connector hot
FT4568R1
Aug 1, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Engine Fan Connector hot
FT4659
Jul 31, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Alternator Cable Rubbing on Thermostat Hose
FT4659
Jul 31, 2019
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Alternator Cable Rubbing on Thermostat Hose
FT4581
Jul 31, 2019
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Door mirror bracket loose destination sign panel cracking
FT4581
Jul 31, 2019
130000 VISIBILITY
Door mirror bracket loose destination sign panel cracking
FT4545R1
Apr 30, 2019
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Battery Cable Rubbing
FT4545R1
Apr 30, 2019
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Battery Cable Rubbing
FT4567
Apr 3, 2019
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Engine Fan Connector hot
FT4568
Apr 3, 2019
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Engine Fan Connector hot
FT4523R1
Feb 20, 2019
150000 SEAT BELTS
Operator Seat Belt Failure, Remove and replace the seat belt.
FT4557
Feb 19, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Re-route the cable to provide clearance to the mounting bracket.
FT4557
Feb 19, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Re-route the cable to provide clearance to the mounting bracket.
LI4546E
Jan 14, 2019
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
To avoid the risk of air being trapped which could damage the EGR cooler.
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Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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