2005 Nova Bus Lfs
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2005 Nova Bus Lfs. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2005 Nova Bus Lfs. Newest first.
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 Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk and remedy
Risk
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 recall is CR5918. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2026.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10208494New lower shock mount available with an adapter plate better suited for the front and rear axle.
- 10206972installation of new pressure regulator for retarder interlock. Obsolete part replacement
- 10202876Installation of new pressure regulator for interlock retarder. Obsolete part replacement
- 10202866Installation of new pressure regulator for interlock retarder. Obsolete part replacement.
- 10188161Information about the engine coolant. Coolant types should not be mixed in the engine.
- 10186511Recommendations on the disinfection of vehicles as well as products and precautions to be taken.
- 10176900TRW has eliminated from service procedure TAS-103 the greasing of the steering gearbox output shaft.
- 10176877Introduction of a new steering gearbox without the lubrication zerk.
- 10161104The repair kit parts will require a specific installation procedure. Current stock parts may still be used
- 10153469To avoid the risk of air being trapped which could damage the EGR cooler.
- 10153467N64662 PAL hydraulic filter head is discontinued and replaced by hydraulic filter head N8905938 and filter N8905939.
- 10128756Repair procedure for cracks reoccurring on the flooring above the rear axle
- 10117817A new radius rod bolt torque is now in effect.
- 10116343Diagnose a potentiel Bendix disk brake thermal overload.
- 10116301The wiper motor cannot be stopped by the driver.
- 10110073Repair procedure of the front beam box
- 10110072The stainless steel structure of certain vehicles, with an offset engine, might have been subject to certain constraints which may cause cracking
- 10110022The stainless steel structure of certain vehicles, with an offset engine, might have been subject to certain constraints which may cause cracking
- 10110006ZF wheel head suspension. ZF introduced an optimized axial roller bearing. Replace the axial roller bearing and lower seal ring with an optimized roller bearing.
- 10109926Moisture may accumulate in the space under the driver's seat and cause corrosion of the power steering hydraulic fittings and piping.
- 10109900Introducing new hardware and installation procedure for Pitman arm. (R2 revision is for: Road number and VIN has been updated for L860 TTC)
- 10109894Introducing new hardware and installation procedure for Pitman arm. (R5 updated the torque value in procedure line 1.9)
- 10084099Introducing new hardware and installation procedure for pitman arm. (R5 updated the torque value in procedure line 1.9)
- 10083942Introducing new hardware and installation procedure for pitman arm.
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