2009 Nova Bus Lfs Artic
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2009 Nova Bus Lfs Artic. 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.
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.
- 10198686Coolant hose rubbing against bulk head panel edge
- 10189649ITS Box Shelves Loose
- 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.
- 10184994The auxiliary heater fuel filter is now obsolete. The fuel filter and its support will have to be replaced at its next maintenance.
- 10180584Vertical beam might crack above front door, second post capping. Weld stiffening plates.
- 10178051Coolant hose rub on bulkhaed inside the energy guiding system
- 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.
- 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.
- 10143996N41269 PAL hydraulic filter head discontinued and replaced by hydraulic filter head N8905938 and filter N8905939
- 10142431New improved stanchion is now available for installation in the articulation section of the vehicle.
- 10136808New improved stanchion is now available for installation in the articulation section of the vehicle.
- 10128827New improved stanchion is now available for installation in the articulation section of the vehicle.
- 10118779Low coolant level sensor warning
- 10117821Procedure and tooling to remove the articulation cylinder pin is inadequate.
- 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.
- 10117808Radius rod bolts may come loose.
- 10117807Exhaust system flexible joint bellows, ISL10 engine: The flexible joint bellows may be deformed
- 10116371Alternator oil drain hose cracking.Oil leakeage can occur.
- 10116368Rubber isolators with a new design are now available
- 10116356Intermittent low air codes caused by 5-Volt signal interruption
- 10116355ZF Differential Thrust Washer Failure
- 10116354ZF Differential Thrust Washer Failure
- 10116352Bolts could become loose, which could cause the seat to drop.
- 10116351Bolts could become loose, which could cause the seat to drop.
- 10116343Diagnose a potentiel Bendix disk brake thermal overload.
- 10116340Irregular wiper movement in the intermittent mode.
- 10116329Seat retainer clips break due to repeated removal of bench for engine access.
- 10116328Seat retainer clips break due to repeated removal of bench for engine access.
- 10116325Rear axle brake system,Irregular vehicle movement at very low speed
- 10116322Cummins engine code 584. Prevent unjustified logging of Starter Lockout code.
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