2022 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
8 recalls — 0 complaints — 14 TSBs
24V657000 Sep 9, 2024
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
Defect Description
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2024 LFS and 2019-2023 LFS Artic buses. The auxiliary heater module may allow contaminants to enter the electronic controller, which can cause an electrical short. Additionally, the auxiliary heater may fail, causing the defrosting system to ... Read more
Consequence
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, a windshield defrosting system that does not function properly can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nova Bus will the auxiliary heater air intake, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5637.
24V518000 Jul 8, 2024
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Defect Description
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2021-2024 LFS and 2021-2023 LFS Artic buses. An air leak may occur in the parking brake valve and unintentionally engage the parking brake without activating the brake lights.
Consequence
A bus that stops suddenly without activating brake lights increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nova Bus will inspect and tighten the parking brake air line connections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5615.
24V203000 Mar 17, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Defect Description
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2021-2022 LFS Artic and 2021-2023 LFS buses. The alternator power cable nut may not have been tightened properly.
Consequence
A loose nut can cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Nova will inspect and tighten the power cable nut as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5570.
23V763000 Nov 11, 2023
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Defect Description
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2020-2023 LFS and LFS Artic transit buses. The brackets retaining the Mobile Climate Control HVAC Unit could fail and allow the unit to detach from the bus.
Consequence
An HVAC unit that detaches from a bus can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nova Bus will inspect the existing brackets and install additional brackets, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2023. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6882. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5508.
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
23V482000 Jul 12, 2023
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Defect Description
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2019-2023 LFS and LFS Artic transit buses. The transmission yoke may separate, resulting in driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.
Consequence
A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the output yoke bolts, and if necessary, tighten loose output yoke bolts, free of charge. Phase 1 will include 2019-2023 LFS vehicles. Nova notified dealers on 10/03/2024 and notified Phase 1 owners on 10/27/2024. Phase 2 will include 2019-2020 LFS Artic vehicles. Interim le... Read more
22V416000 Jun 13, 2022
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Defect Description
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2021 LFS and 2019-2022 LFS Artic buses. The radiator fan's electrical fuse holder may experience excessive corrosion which can result in an electrical short.
Consequence
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Nova Bus will provide the remedy parts and service document instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 29, 2022. Owners may contact Nova Bus' customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5259.
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
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2022 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
14 manufacturer communications from 10 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
| 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
BS5450E
Feb 8, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LED strip (N105390) was installed without seals in the plug.
BS5530E
Dec 22, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Flag Terminal Hole is too Large for Terminal Stud.
BS5320ER1
Mar 15, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Fire light coming on in the dash, Fire detection system
BS5320ER1
Mar 15, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Fire light coming on in the dash, Fire detection system
BS5285
Dec 19, 2022
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Installed headlights do not have heated lens.
BS5318E
Dec 15, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Dipstick does not reflect the correct Oil level in the transmission
FT5323
Dec 14, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The decal inside the +IB panel shows wrong position of relay boards
BS5320E
Nov 28, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Fire light coming on in the dash. Addition of a bracket so water wona??t drip on temperature sensor.
FT5271R1
May 18, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Loose drivers stanchion
FT5264
May 12, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Door code 105 is being logged on electric doors
FT5264
May 12, 2022
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Door code 105 is being logged on electric doors
LI5164E
Mar 24, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MCC Driver's Display Electrical Terminal Failure. Bracket installation to add a strain relief on the MCC display screen wires.
LI5164E
Mar 24, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
MCC Driver's Display Electrical Terminal Failure. Bracket installation to add a strain relief on the MCC display screen wires.
LI5164E
Mar 24, 2022
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
MCC Driver's Display Electrical Terminal Failure. Bracket installation to add a strain relief on the MCC display screen wires.
NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC across all model years (2009–2024).
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