2008 Nova Bus Lfs

Recalls

2 recalls name the 2008 Nova Bus Lfs. Newest first.

• Service brakes, air › Supply › Low pressure warning › Switch

  Jun 2, 2026NHTSA 26V3550005,662 vehicles

  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.

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• Exterior lighting › Brake lights

  Mar 9, 2021NHTSA 21V151000123 vehicles

  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, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  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.

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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.

• 10228209The streetside rear mud flap N39361 is obsolete. It is replaced by kit N106903 and this information letter shows how to assemble it.
• 10208494New lower shock mount available with an adapter plate better suited for the front and rear axle.
• 10206968installation of new pressure regulator for retarder interlock. 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.
• 10184999The auxiliary heater fuel filter is now obsolete. The fuel filter and its support will have to be replaced at its next maintenance.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10118779Low coolant level sensor warning
• 10117817A new radius rod bolt torque is now in effect.
• 10116343Diagnose a potentiel Bendix disk brake thermal overload.
• 10116303Low coolant level sensor warning
• 10116302Low coolant level sensor warning
• 10116301The wiper motor cannot be stopped by the driver.
• 10110087ZF Differential Thrust Washer Failure
• 10110073Repair procedure of the front beam box
• 10110055The defrost unit 4-way valve needs to be replaced with a more robust 2-way valve
• 10110020ZF Differential Thrust Washer Failure
• 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.
• 10109921Low coolant level sensor warning
• 10109900Introducing new hardware and installation procedure for Pitman arm. (R2 revision is for: Road number and VIN has been updated for L860 TTC)
• 10109898Excessive frequency of regeneration can lead to an excess of diesel in oil. (R1 rephrased the document justification)
• 10109897Excessive regeneration is causing engine carbon accumulation.
• 10109895Incompatibility of Actia gauge programs A fault may appear on the Actia gauge if an incorrect program version is used (R1 modifications: Speedo SW 109633V08_00 changed to 109633V08_02 for ATUQ. For TTC Speedo SW 116724V04_35 changed to 116724V01_40 and Tach SW 117130V01_07 changed to 117130V01_09
• 10109894Introducing new hardware and installation procedure for Pitman arm. (R5 updated the torque value in procedure line 1.9)
• 10089181This communication IS a letter of information concerning a fault that may appear on the actia gauge if an incorrect program version IS used.
• 10084103Excessive frequency of regeneration can lead to an excess of diesel in oil. (R1 rephrased the document justification)
• 10084102Excessive regeneration IS causing engine carbon accumulation.
• 10084100"Incompatibility of actia gauge programs a fault may appear on the actia gauge if an incorrect program version IS used (R1 modifications: speedo sw 109633v08_00 changed to 109633v08_02 for atuq. For ttc speedo sw 116724v04_35 changed to 116724v01_40 and tach sw 117130v01_07 changed to 117130v01_09"
• 10084084Rubber support breaks on the horizontal cac pipe.
• 10083942Introducing new hardware and installation procedure for pitman arm.

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