2009 Nova Bus Lfs
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2009 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.
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.
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- 10228209The streetside rear mud flap N39361 is obsolete.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.
- 10184994The auxiliary heater fuel filter is now obsolete. The fuel filter and its support will have to be replaced at its next maintenance.
- 10182144Auxiliary 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 available for the current Thermo/Thermo-S units already installed.
- 10176900TRW has eliminated from service procedure TAS-103 the greasing of the steering gearbox output shaft.
- 10176896Obsolete AIC3 module needs to be replaced by the newer AIC4 module.
- 10176877Introduction of a new steering gearbox without the lubrication zerk.
- 10172395Obsolete AIC3 module needs to be replaced by the newer AIC4 module
- 10161104The repair kit parts will require a specific installation procedure. Current stock parts may still be used
- 10155332Availability of a dust protection kit to remove the maintenance need to clean the flame sensor sight glass when excessive soot or debris is accumulated on the internal burner head disc.
- 10153469To avoid the risk of air being trapped which could damage the EGR cooler.
- 10152715Brake wear signal reads 0% or fluctuates
- 10148088An inadequate assembly sequence of the engine cradle may cause cracks in certain cases.
- 10143996N41269 PAL hydraulic filter head 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.
- 10117814Possible chafing between the brake hoses and surrounding components.
- 10117811The rear engine access door may not close properly
- 10116354ZF Differential Thrust Washer Failure
- 10116352Bolts could become loose, which could cause the seat to drop.
- 10116343Diagnose a potentiel Bendix disk brake thermal overload.
- 10116341Modifications to the fuel tank warranty
- 10116339Exterior speaker may stop working.
- 10116338Service-relevant changes to the adjuster of the air disc brakes.
- 10116337Production of a modifi ed hub carrier.
- 10116320Expello valve failure may cause outage of ramp electrical 24V circuit
- 10116315New procedure for the radiator assembly anchorage levelling to optimize the filling of the coolant and surge tank cap N36242 replaced by N65114
- 10116314Rubber support breaks on the horizontal cac pipe.
- 10116309Rubber support breaks on the horizontal cac pipe.
- 10116307Modifications to the fuel tank warranty
- 10116305The engine air intake hose could rub against the air conditioning compressor components
- 10116304The engine air intake hose could rub against the air conditioning compressor components
- 10116303Low coolant level sensor warning
- 10116302Low coolant level sensor warning
- 10116301The wiper motor cannot be stopped by the driver.
- 10116298Coolant filling of the radiator surge tank might be erratic and create air pockets.
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