2015 NOVA BUS LFS

13 recalls — 0 complaints — 184 TSBs

SEATS

Defect Description

Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2013-2019 LFS and 2019-2020 LFS Artic transit buses equipped with Double Transversal seats. The passenger seat mounting rails may crack, causing the seat to detach and fall to the floor.

Consequence

A seat that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to passengers in or near to the seat.

Remedy

Nova Bus will replace the attachment brackets, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed by April 10, 2026. Owners will receive another notice once remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Vehicle Identi... Read more

478 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Nova Bus (US) Inc.

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

1,570 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Nova Bus (US) Inc.

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

514 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Nova Bus (US) Inc.

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Defect Description

Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2012-2022 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

Dealers will adjust the recline angle of the seat-back rest, or add a spacer on the driver's seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5419.

166 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Nova Bus (US) Inc.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Defect Description

Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2010-2021 LFS and 2009-2012 LFS Artic transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with non-standard color auxiliary lights which may impair the effectiveness of the standard lighting equipment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requiremen... Read more

Consequence

The colorful lighting may cause confusion by distracting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will remove the non-standard color lights, or replace them with white lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2023. Owners may contact Nova's customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5350/5351.

519 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Nova Bus (US) Inc.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Defect Description

Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2008-2021 LFS Buses. The center-line height of the brake lights and tail lights is too high, exceeding the maximum height standard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps,... Read more

Consequence

Reduced visibility of the brake and tail lights can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Nova will notify owners, and provide instructions for interchanging the positions of the brake light and tail light components with the turn signal light components, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 2021. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682.

123 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Nova Bus

SEATS

Defect Description

Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2014-2017 LFS and LFS Artic buses equipped with USSC cantilever seats. The hardware used to attach the cantilever seats to the side rail may have been improperly tightened. As a result, the cantilever seat may drop to the floor.

Consequence

If the cantilever seat drops while it is occupied, there is an increased risk of an injury.

Remedy

Nova will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat rails and hardware, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2019. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR4663.

802 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Nova Bus

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Defect Description

Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2011-2019 LFS city buses. The engine door fan electrical connector may not be able to handle the required current and may overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.

Consequence

A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Nova will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector, free of charge. The recall began May 21, 2019. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR4595.

1,221 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Nova Bus

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

Defect Description

Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nova LFS and LFS Artic transit buses, equipped with axles with radial air disk brakes. Surface roughness of a guide pin in the radial brake calipers may cause the brake carriage guide pin support bolt to break.

Consequence

Breakage of the guide pin can cause loss of braking ability or loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Nova will notify owners and dealers will install new guide pins at each wheel end on suspect axles, free of charge. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR4079.

1,058 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Nova Bus

EQUIPMENT

Defect Description

Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Nova LFS and LFS Artic transit buses manufactured from June 18, 2012, through October 19, 2015. The affected transit buses have destinations signs that may not be properly secured and, as a result, the sign may fall.

Consequence

If an sign falls, there is an increased risk of injury to anyone under or standing near the sign.

Remedy

Nova will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the sign as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2016. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's recall number for this campaign is CR3539.

914 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Nova Bus

SEATS

Defect Description

Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Nova LFS transit buses manufactured from August 10, 2010, through November 5, 2015. The affected seats have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.

Consequence

If the seat belt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

Nova will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats for missing welds. If missing welds are found, the seats will be repaired, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2016. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's recall number for this campaign is CR3632.

430 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Nova Bus

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

Defect Description

Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 LFS and LFS Artic vehicles manufactured from January 1, 2014, through February 15, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the pin on the wiper idler arm may strip causing the windshield wipers to become inoperative.

Consequence

If the windshield wipers become inoperative, visibility will be decreased, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Nova will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper idler arm, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2016. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR3601.

863 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Nova Bus

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Defect Description

Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Nova LFS and 2013-2015 LFS Artic transit buses. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optical sensor for the passenger counter system whose location may result in a passenger's arm being pinched between the passenger counter housing and... Read more

Consequence

A passenger could be injured if their arm is caught in the door.

Remedy

Nova will notify owners, and dealers will install a longer protective cover over the passenger counter system and add a warning label, free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2015. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's numbers for this recall are CR3492 and C... Read more

304 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Nova Bus

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2015 NOVA BUS LFS

184 manufacturer communications from 116 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	31
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	20
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	19
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	16
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	12
010000 STEERING	6
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	5
220000 SEATS	5

220000 SEATS

Validation of the previous passenger seat back panel campaign.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential presence of a gap may cause frame crack. Only to perform during a frame crack repair process near front bolt of joint #2.

160000 STRUCTURE

Potential presence of a gap may cause frame crack. Only to perform during a frame crack repair process near front bolt of joint #2.

061570 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SUMP/TANK

DEF GEN4 tank, tank head and sensor will no longer be available in service

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The Delco-Remy alternator is obsolete. Air cooled ductless (Almott) alternator, power cable and hardware kit to replace the Delco-Remy oil-cooled alternator.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The Delco-Remy alternator is obsolete. Air cooled ductless (Almott) alternator, power cable and hardware kit to replace the Delco-Remy oil-cooled alternator.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ECP radiator failures deemed to be due to overpressure events.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ECP radiator failures deemed to be due to overpressure events.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

DEF tank Head Unit GEN4 N8900882 is no longer available in service, it is replace by the new DEF tank Head Unit GEN5 N8910051

350000 EQUIPMENT

DEF tank Head Unit GEN4 N8900882 is no longer available in service, it is replace by the new DEF tank Head Unit GEN5 N8910051

020000 SUSPENSION

New lower shock mount available with an adapter plate better suited for the front and rear axle.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Headlight Failure

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Headlight Failure

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Headlight Failure

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

radiator leaking coolant

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Radiator leaking coolant

103610 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLER/RADIATOR:HOSES AND FITTINGS

Radiator leaking coolant

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Radiator leaking coolant

080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

DEF level sensor failure

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Radiator leaking coolant

350000 EQUIPMENT

ITS Box Shelves Loose

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.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Information about the engine coolant. Coolant types should not be mixed in the engine.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Information about the engine coolant. Coolant types should not be mixed in the engine.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Information about the engine coolant. Coolant types should not be mixed in the engine.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Recommendations on the disinfection of vehicles as well as products and precautions to be taken.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The elbow used on the CAC pipes too short and found a leakage, decided to use the double clamp, it was necessary to use the longer elbow in this area.

220000 SEATS

Passengers seat back cracked inspection

350000 EQUIPMENT

Passengers seat back cracked inspection

220000 SEATS

Passengers Seat Back Cracked

350000 EQUIPMENT

Passengers Seat Back Cracked

350000 EQUIPMENT

New style CNG Spheros is not fit, form and function as compared to the old heater.

160000 STRUCTURE

Vertical beam might crack above front door, second post capping. Weld stiffening plates.

010000 STEERING

Drag links found loose after 35 to 45000 ml. Replace drag links.

010000 STEERING

Introduction of a new steering gearbox without the lubrication zerk.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Introduction of a new steering gearbox without the lubrication zerk.

010000 STEERING

TRW has eliminated from service procedure TAS-103 the greasing of the steering gearbox output shaft.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Radiator Canopy Panel Hardware Loose

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Radiator Canopy Panel Hardware Loose

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Bad torque sequence and engine rail flatness out of tolerance at fuel tank mounts created preload in the chassis leading to premature failure.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Engine door Hinge becoming loose

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Engine door Hinge becoming loose

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

When Fast idle is active the engine parameter prevents the engine from doing an active regeneration.

220000 SEATS

Seat back panel

350000 EQUIPMENT

Seat back panel

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CAN Layer Resets

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CAN Layer Resets

350000 EQUIPMENT

Cummins code 3568

350000 EQUIPMENT

Belt Guard Beam Failure

062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

Engine Fan Connector hot

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Engine Fan Connector hot

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Splash Cover NYCT L841 to 845

350000 EQUIPMENT

Splash Cover NYCT L841 to 845

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Splash Cover NYCT L841 to 845

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Rear axle failure NYCT Inspection Request

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Addition of strain relief bracket to secure regulator connections against vibration

350000 EQUIPMENT

The repair kit parts will require a specific installation procedure. Current stock parts may still be used

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Critical low coolant level sensor N84555 may under certain conditions cause a false code of critical low coolant level.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Splash cover for Sika bead

350000 EQUIPMENT

ITS box rail locks are breaking

350000 EQUIPMENT

NOx sensor failing Codes 3446 and 3649

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

NOx sensor failing Codes 3446 and 3649

062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

Engine Fan Connector hot

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VBEA Reprogramming for Battery replacement due to low voltage

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

VBEA Reprogramming for Battery replacement due to low voltage

100000 POWER TRAIN

Plastic fitting for PEX affected by oil leaking from transmission cooler

160000 STRUCTURE

Sika Seams are Cracking, Strip Solution will be introduced in service.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Sika Seams are Cracking, Strip Solution will be introduced in service.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Replace the affected Signal and Ground wires by New kit of Kidde.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Replace the affected Signal and Ground wires by New kit of Kidde.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

To avoid the risk of air being trapped which could damage the EGR cooler.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Brake wear signal reads 0% or fluctuates

350000 EQUIPMENT

A new air dryer inspection procedure will be added to the maintenance and preventive maintenance manual for air dryer system sections,

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Canopy door latch might need to be retightened.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Canopy door latch might need to be retightened.

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

A new option is available to ease the removal of the Thermo King AC unit evaporator on CNG vehicles.

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Cummins code 1242 for accelerator sensors circuit

350000 EQUIPMENT

Plastic stopper strips can detached from the canopy doors.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Latch adjustment for the the proper operation of the destination sign doors.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Original valve is discontinued

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Latch adjustment for the proper operation of the destination sign doors

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The structural integrity of the plastic PEX fittings may be affected if coated with liquid and/or lubricant, which may lead to coolant leaking into the passenger compartment.

350000 EQUIPMENT

The structural integrity of the plastic PEX fittings may be affected if coated with liquid and/or lubricant, which may lead to coolant leaking into the passenger compartment.

090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

Oil filler tube part number superceeded by improved tube

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

This is a product improvement campaign that is being issued to recaliberate the ECM and upfit with improved Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) component of the Cummins Engine(s).

080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

This is a product improvement campaign that is being issued to recaliberate the ECM and upfit with improved Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) component of the Cummins Engine(s).

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This is a product improvement campaign that is being issued to recaliberate the ECM and upfit with improved Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) component of the Cummins Engine(s).

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Subject to application and duty cycle, DEF dosing valve can clog up and cause engine to derate, stall, lose power and log FC3568. Increasing dosing valve and DEF hose angle can help reduce such occurrence. Vehicles reporting repetitive FC35

080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Possibility of engine derating, stalling and losing of power

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Dust intrusion in baselights area through the structure vertical tubes.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Low coolant level sensor warning

062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Low coolant level sensor warning

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NOVA BUS LFS — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the NOVA BUS LFS across all model years (2005–2025).

246 Total Recalls

2 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

0 Reported Crashes

0 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

NOVA BUS LFS — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2025	3	0	View
2024	9	0	View
2023	30	2	View
2022	31	0	View
2021	22	0	View
2020	20	0	View
2019	21	0	View
2018	15	0	View
2017	17	0	View
2016	16	0	View
2015 (current)	13	0
2014	13	0	View
2013	15	0	View
2012	8	0	View
2011	4	0	View
2010	3	0	View
2009	1	0	View
2008	2	0	View
2007	1	0	View
2006	1	0	View
2005	1	0	View

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N67588 ALTERNATOR CABLE	0	0	View
NOVA BUS	0	0	View
NOVA LFS	0	0	View
NOVA RTS	0	0	View
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