2011 Nova Bus Lfs
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 2011 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 (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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
- 10235130DEF GEN4 tank, tank head and sensor will no longer be available in service
- 10208494New lower shock mount available with an adapter plate better suited for the front and rear axle.
- 10189649ITS Box Shelves Loose
- 10188182Engine 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.
- 10188161Information about the engine coolant. Coolant types should not be mixed in the engine.
- 10188146Engine 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.
- 10186511Recommendations on the disinfection of vehicles as well as products and precautions to be taken.
- 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.
- 10180584Vertical beam might crack above front door, second post capping. Weld stiffening plates.
- 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
- 10164976Engine Fan Connector hot
- 10164037Various Sika Seams are Cracking NYCT
- 10164035Front beam box cracking
- 10164031Repair procedure of the front box beam
- 10161104The repair kit parts will require a specific installation procedure. Current stock parts may still be used
- 10161103Splash cover for Sika bead
- 10159745Engine Fan Connector hot
- 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.
- 10155330Sika Seams are Cracking, Strip Solution will be introduced in service.
- 10152715Brake wear signal reads 0% or fluctuates
- 10148089A new air dryer inspection procedure will be added to the maintenance and preventive maintenance manual for air dryer system sections,
- 10148088An inadequate assembly sequence of the engine cradle may cause cracks in certain cases.
- 10148066Maintenance update of the EGR differential pressure sensor and diesel particulate filter which must be cleaned at 5000hrs for Cummins Engine(s) concerning ISL9 CM2250.
- 10125047N64662 PAL hydraulic filter head discontinued and replaced by hydraulic filter head N8905938 and filter N8905939
- 10123130In case of replacing the existing radiator, there is an option to either refit the radiator to the existing frame or replace the complete radiator assembly with frame.
- 10118779Low coolant level sensor warning
- 10117820In case of replacing the existing radiator, there is an option to either refit the radiator to the existing frame or replace the complete radiator assembly with frame.
- 10117817A new radius rod bolt torque is now in effect.
- 10117816A new procedure is available to reprogram a new IO/A or IO/B without a laptop
- 10117815Alternator in load signal may cause malfunction of IO/B V-BEA module
- 10117814Possible chafing between the brake hoses and surrounding components.
- 10117813Ventilate the engine compartment
- 10117811The rear engine access door may not close properly
- 10117806Exhaust system flexible joint bellows, ISL10 engine: The flexible joint bellows may be deformed
- 10116350Rubber isolators with a new design are now available.
- 10116349Replace and reroute the hoses passing on the energy guidance system
- 10116346The weld bead separates from the fl oor covering, causing degradation to the floor adhesive.
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