Nova Bus Nova LFS recalls and problems
27 recalls and 0 owner complaints for 13 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
27
Complaints
0
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
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Nova Bus Nova LFS by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Nova LFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 Nova LFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 Nova LFS | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 Nova LFS | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 Nova LFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 Nova LFS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 Nova LFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 Nova LFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 Nova LFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 Nova LFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 Nova LFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 Nova LFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 Nova LFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
All Nova Bus Nova LFS recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V-735 | Nov 5, 2015 | 2010–2012 | Structure | Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Nova LFS and 2013-2015 LFS Artic transit buses. |
| 15V-350 | Jun 5, 2015 | 2001–2004 | Parking Brake | Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 LFS buses manufactured January 1, 2001, to December 31, 2004. |
| 15V-079 | Feb 9, 2015 | 2009 | Service Brakes, Air | Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2009 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1, 2009, to December 31, 2009. |
| 15V-078 | Feb 9, 2015 | 2009 | Electrical System | Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2009 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1, 2009, to December 31, 2009. |
| 15V-077 | Feb 9, 2015 | 2007–2009 | Electrical System | Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2009. |
| 15V-076 | Feb 9, 2015 | 2008 | Visibility | Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2008 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2008. |
| 15V-075 | Feb 9, 2015 | 2006–2007 | Structure, Electrical System | Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to December 31, 2007. |
| 15V-073 | Feb 9, 2015 | 2007 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2007 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2007. |
| 15V-074 | Feb 9, 2015 | 2007 | Service Brakes, Air | Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2007 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2007. |
| 15V-071 | Feb 6, 2015 | 2009–2010 | Power Train | Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1, 2009, to December 31, 2010 with ZFAV132 rear axles. |
| 15V-072 | Feb 6, 2015 | 2006 | Service Brakes, Air | Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2006 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to December 31, 2006. |
| 14V-769 | Dec 3, 2014 | 2012 | Seats | Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2012 LFS transit buses manufactured June 27, 2012, to October 15, 2012, and equipped with slim flip-up seats. |
| 14V-381 | Jun 30, 2014 | 2010–2012 | Electrical System | Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 LFS transit buses manufactured June 2010 to June 2014. |
| 14V-380 | Jun 30, 2014 | 2004, 2006–2012 | Service Brakes, Air | Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2004 and 2006-2013 LFS transit buses. |
| 13V-642 | Dec 19, 2013 | 2009–2012 | Electrical System | Nova Bus is recalling certain 2009-2012 model year LFS and LFS HEV transit buses equipped with Sure Power DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. |
| 12V-549 | Nov 23, 2012 | 2010 | Visibility | Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2010 LFS transit buses manufactured June 10, 2010, through November 11, 2010; and equipped with flush mounted windows and Ricon 3-Minute Urban Transit Bus egress window sets. |
| 12V-334 | Jul 16, 2012 | 2012 | Service Brakes | Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2012 Nova LFS transit buses equipped with certain Bendix brake valves, treadle assemblies, and/or plunger kits.The brake valve plunger may fracture after brake application… |
| 11V-525 | Nov 1, 2011 | 2010 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Nova bus is recalling certain model year 2010 lfs buses manufactured from september 1, 2010, through december 31, 2010, equipped with a cummins isb, isx, isc or isl diesel engine. |
| 11V-158 | Mar 10, 2011 | 2009 | Steering | Nova bus is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 lfs 40 FT and lfs 60 FT transit buses manufactured from march 31, 2009, through february 11, 2011. |
| 10V-324 | Jul 12, 2010 | 2007–2010 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Nova bus is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 transit buses equipped with atc (Automatic traction control) system and V-bea multiplexing system manufactured from april 2, 2007 through june 30, 2010. |
| 10V-216 | May 20, 2010 | 2009–2010 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Nova bus is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 nova lfs 40 FT and model year 2010 nova lfs 60 FT t-drive transit buses manufactured from august 27, 2007 through november 11, 2010, equipped with cummins isl or isb… |
| 10V-132 | Apr 6, 2010 | 2007–2010 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Nova bus has notified NHTSA about a defect in certain model year 2007-2010 lfs buses equipped with modine roof mounted radiator. |
| 10V-082 | Mar 5, 2010 | 2009–2010 | Fuel System, Other | Nova bus is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 lfs 40 foot transit buses equipped with cummins engines. |
| 09V-494 | Dec 29, 2009 | 2009 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Nova bus is recalling model year 2009 lfs buses equipped with q'straint max mobility device remote release belts used on american insight transverse flip up seats with build dates between october 2008 and october 2009. |
| 09V-485 | Dec 18, 2009 | 2004–2009 | Interior Lighting | Nova bus is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2009 lfs transit buses equipped with luminator horizon LED side destination signs. |
| 08V-150 | Apr 1, 2008 | 2003–2006 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Nova bus is recalling 19 my 2003-2006 lfs transit buses built with cummins isl engines which were equipped with cm850 fuel systems. |
| 07V-027 | Feb 1, 2007 | 2000–2002 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 40 engines, the turbocharger compressor wheel and backplate can break allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Nova Bus Nova LFS?
NHTSA has few complaints for the Nova Bus Nova LFS; see the recalls for each year.
How many recalls does the Nova Bus Nova LFS have?
NHTSA lists 27 safety recalls covering Nova Bus Nova LFS model years 2000–2012.