2010 Nova Bus Lfs Artic
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2010 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 2010-2020 LFS Artic and 2012-2024 LFS vehicles. The driver's seat belt may not retract properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Risk and remedy
Risk
A seat belt that does not retract properly may result in a loose seat belt, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Nova Bus will install additional seat stoppers to the driver's rear partition, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 4, 2025. Nova's number for this recall is CR5635. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 23V-350. Vehicles that were previously recalled under 23V-350 will need to have the new remedy completed.
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 model year 2010-2015 Nova LFS Artic transit buses manufactured from September 1, 2010, through April 30, 2015, and equipped with Allison transmissions. The main power cable within the energy guiding system (EGS) may have been incorrectly routed and, as a result, the cable may disconnect.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the main power cable disconnects, there will be a loss of power that could disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nova will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the main power cable, re-routing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2016. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's recall number for this campaign is CR3590.
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.
- 10206968installation of new pressure regulator for retarder interlock. Obsolete part replacement
- 10202866Installation of new pressure regulator for interlock retarder. Obsolete part replacement.
- 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.
- 10182140Auxiliary heater Thermo 350 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
- 10162321Cover the scrap fee of N48035-01 Ref BS1906
- 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.
- 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.
- 10143997VBEA software logic improved to ensure that rear door fan operates according to actual ambient and engine compartment temperatures.
- 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.
- 10125048N64662 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
- 10117821Procedure and tooling to remove the articulation cylinder pin is inadequate.
- 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
- 10116371Alternator oil drain hose cracking.Oil leakeage can occur.
- 10116356Intermittent low air codes caused by 5-Volt signal interruption
- 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.
- 10116344Possibility of water infiltration in the engine air intake.
- 10116343Diagnose a potentiel Bendix disk brake thermal overload.
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