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1998 NOVA BUS LFS

1 recalls, 0 complaints - 15 TSBs

26V355000 Jun 2, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING:SWITCH
Defect Description
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 1997-2002, 2005-2024 LFS, 2009-2014, and 2016 - 2024 LFS Artic transit buses. The low brake air pressure warning light may fail to illuminate when the engine is off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehic... Read more
Consequence
A low brake air pressure warning light that fails to illuminate when the engine is off will not alert the driver to a low brake pressure condition, increasing the risk of a crash if the parking brake is disengaged before starting the engine.
Remedy
Nova Bus will update the firmware, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed by July 17, 2026. Owners will receive another notice once remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this r... Read more
5,662 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Nova Bus (US) Inc.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 NOVA BUS LFS

15 manufacturer communications from 10 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT3
010000 STEERING2
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY2
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM1
220000 SEATS1
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY1
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR1
045000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC1
LI3978E Feb 9, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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.
LI4696ER1 Oct 13, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Auxiliary heater Thermo 300 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
LI4696ER1 Oct 13, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Auxiliary heater Thermo 300 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
APS4896E Jun 29, 2020
010000 STEERING
Introduction of a new steering gearbox without the lubrication zerk.
APS4896E Jun 29, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Introduction of a new steering gearbox without the lubrication zerk.
LI4432ER1 Jun 26, 2020
010000 STEERING
TRW has eliminated from service procedure TAS-103 the greasing of the steering gearbox output shaft.
BS3419E Sep 22, 2016
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
The wiper motor cannot be stopped by the driver.
LI1953E Jun 15, 2015
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Moisture may accumulate in the space under the driver's seat and cause corrosion of the power steering hydraulic fittings and piping.
LI1953E Jun 15, 2015
220000 SEATS
Moisture may accumulate in the space under the driver's seat and cause corrosion of the power steering hydraulic fittings and piping.
LI1806ER2 Aug 26, 2014
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Structural stress may cause crack on hydraulic tank's support N54479 and N54299
LI3188 Jul 4, 2014
020000 SUSPENSION
A new radius rod bolt torque is now in effect.
LI2116E Feb 3, 2014
045000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
Diagnose a potentiel Bendix disk brake thermal overload.

NOVA BUS LFS - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the NOVA BUS LFS across all model years (1997, 2025).

272 Total Recalls
2 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

NOVA BUS LFS - Year by Year

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2023 31 2 View
2022 32 0 View
2021 23 0 View
2020 21 0 View
2019 22 0 View
2018 16 0 View
2017 18 0 View
2016 17 0 View
2015 14 0 View
2014 14 0 View
2013 16 0 View
2012 9 0 View
2011 5 0 View
2010 4 0 View
2009 2 0 View
2008 3 0 View
2007 2 0 View
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2005 2 0 View
2002 1 0 View
2001 1 0 View
2000 1 0 View
1999 1 0 View
1998 (current) 1 0
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