2014 NOVA BUS LFS Recalls (5)
- Campaign:
- 14V381000 on 06/29/2014
- Component:
- Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/2010 - 06/29/2014
- Affected:
- 734
- Defect:
- Nova bus is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 lfs transit buses manufactured june 2010 to june 2014. in the affected vehicles, the terminal on the postive alternator cable may fracture causing the cable to arc to other components.
- Consequence:
- Arcing of the alternator cable may result in an engine compartment fire.
- Correction:
- Nova bus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the terminal and replace it if it is damaged, free of charge. the recall began august 29, 2014. owners may contact nova bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. nova bus' number for this recall is cr3201.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 15V735000 on 11/04/2015
- Component:
- Structure:body:door
- Manufactured:
- 08/09/2010 - 06/08/2015
- Affected:
- 304
- Defect:
- Nova bus (nova) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 nova lfs and 2013-2015 lfs artic transit buses. the affected vehicles are equipped with an optical sensor for the passenger counter system whose location may result in a passenger's arm being pinched between the passenger counter housing and the door.
- Consequence:
- A passenger could be injured if their arm is caught in the door.
- Correction:
- Nova will notify owners, and dealers will install a longer protective cover over the passenger counter system and add a warning label, free of charge. the recall began on november 23, 2015. owners may contact nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. nova's numbers for this recall are cr3492 and cr3493.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 16V135000 on 03/03/2016
- Component:
- Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/2013 - 02/14/2016
- Affected:
- 863
- Defect:
- Nova bus (nova) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 lfs and lfs artic vehicles manufactured from january 1, 2014, through february 15, 2016. on the affected vehicles, the pin on the wiper idler arm may strip causing the windshield wipers to become inoperative.
- Consequence:
- If the windshield wipers become inoperative, visibility will be decreased, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Nova will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper idler arm, free of charge. the recall began on april 21, 2016. owners may contact nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. nova's number for this recall is cr3601.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 16V191000 on 04/04/2016
- Component:
- Seats
- Manufactured:
- 08/09/2010 - 11/04/2015
- Affected:
- 430
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 16V412000 on 06/07/2016
- Component:
- Equipment
- Manufactured:
- 06/17/2015 - 10/18/2015
- Affected:
- 914
- Defect:
- Nova bus (nova) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 nova lfs and lfs artic transit buses manufactured from june 18, 2012, through october 19, 2015. the affected transit buses have destinations signs that may not be properly secured and, as a result, the sign may fall.
- Consequence:
- If an sign falls, there is an increased risk of injury to anyone under or standing near the sign.
- Correction:
- Nova will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the sign as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on july 20, 2016. owners may contact nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. nova's recall number for this campaign is cr3539.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
2014 NOVA BUS LFS TSBs (107)
- Bulletin:
- LI-1996-ER1
- Component:
- 071100 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
- Summary:
- Nova bus: information provided regarding new warranty modifications conditions for fuel tank and replacement and disposal. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SB-BS-3080-E
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Novabus: information regarding mcm module replacing the master id and cecm, with a new harness kit, to reduce download time. *pe
- Bulletin:
- BS-1555A
- Component:
- 022520 suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
- Summary:
- Novabus: the rear axle half shafts could fail or break while in service due to inadequate surface treatment and needs to be changed. *pe
- Bulletin:
- APS-3137B
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Novabus: at very low speed some buses are experiencing irregular movement. *pe
- Bulletin:
- BS-1624A
- Component:
- 132000 visibility:glass, side/rear
- Summary:
- Novabus: the side mirrors assembly, with new models, need to have top glass replace due to led turn signals are inoperative. *pe
- Bulletin:
- BS-1772A
- Component:
- 062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
- Summary:
- Novabus: the hydraulic lines, in radiator compartment, risk chafing and after being checked, need to install dual clamp ties, if required, at risk locations. *pe
- Bulletin:
- LI-31-87-E
- Component:
- 015200 steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
- Summary:
- Nova bus: information regarding the radiator compartment where the power steering hydraulic lines may become loose and the brackets needs to be checked. *pe
- Bulletin:
- BS-3139-B
- Component:
- 063200 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- Summary:
- Nova bus: the o rings on cartridge valve, solenoid valve and proportional pressure relief valve should be replaced and tighten to torque specified, due to possible leakage of hydraulic manifold block. *pe
- Bulletin:
- CR-3113-E
- Component:
- 063200 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- Summary:
- Nova bus: without cold weather aids, intake manifold pressure/temperature sensor, on engines, are operating in sub freezing ambient temperatures, may have condensation, from ice, forming in or around it. *pe
- Bulletin:
- BS3130E
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Nova bus: information regarding electrical wiring in the rfo panel, the wiring harness routing in the panel may cause wire damage which could result to short circuit with the dc-dc converter housing. *lj
- Bulletin:
- BS3140E
- Component:
- 114000 electrical system:wiring
- Summary:
- Nova bus: information regarding engine and cooling , low coolant sensor warning, parts requires replacement. *lj
- Bulletin:
- BS3144E
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Nova bus: information regarding the engine cooling, hydraulic system. possible manifold leakage. *lj
- Bulletin:
- BS3199E
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Nova bus: information regarding 18:exterior equipment and accessories, the center hoop support bolt may be loose. *lj
- Bulletin:
- BS3626E
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Cummins code 1242 for accelerator sensors circuit
- Bulletin:
- LI3732E
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Procedure to follow when replacing a plastic motorize valve by a metal motorize valve. for the driver's compartment defroster valve.
- Bulletin:
- BS3626ER1
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Cummins code 1242 for accelerator sensors circuit, replace the throttle pedal sensors cable.
- Bulletin:
- LI3770E
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- No access to suspend #6 lifter. cut hole for access to #6 cylinder exhaust lifter.
- Bulletin:
- BS3554ER3
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- "auxiliary heater intake pipe mounting bracket might not be able to withstand the vibration induced by the bus frame."
- Bulletin:
- LI3446ER3
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Introducing new hardware and installation procedure for pitman arm.
- Bulletin:
- LI3446ER4
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Introducing new hardware and installation procedure for pitman arm.
- Bulletin:
- BS3554ER1
- Component:
- 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Summary:
- Auxiliary heater intake pipe mounting bracket might not be able to withstand the vibration induced by the bus frame.
- Bulletin:
- BS3599ER1
- Component:
- 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Summary:
- Disabling battery management feature may hinder the functionality of radiator ventilation fans thereby causing engine overheat codes. also leads to battery overcharging.
- Bulletin:
- LI3455E
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Heating valve n47416 is obsolete.replacement of valve n47416 by the new n8903252, which is shorter, requires longer pipes.
- Bulletin:
- LI3574E
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- This campaign is being issued to highlight the modifi ed routing of power and ground wires inside the mcc roof unit.
- Bulletin:
- BS3497ER1
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Manufacturing tolerances do not always allow optimal starter engagement. starter shim removal is required.
- Bulletin:
- LI3508E
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Starter motor defect ** impacts only canadian vehicles, reconducted in this list because it was in the first submission
- Bulletin:
- LI3521E
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Destination sign oscp software may freeze
- Bulletin:
- BS3749E
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- "cummins coolant sensors equipped with the epc connectors fail in service due to water infiltration."
- Bulletin:
- LI3446ER5
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Introducing new hardware and installation procedure for pitman arm. (r5 updated the torque value in procedure line 1.9)
- Bulletin:
- LI3478ER1
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- "incompatibility of actia gauge programs a fault may appear on the actia gauge if an incorrect program version is used (r1 modifications: speedo sw 109633v08_00 changed to 109633v08_02 for atuq. for ttc speedo sw 116724v04_35 changed to 1
- Bulletin:
- LI3711
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- This letter is to inform you that for l725, l764 and l785, cr3595e replaces cr3493er2.
- Bulletin:
- LI3714
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- This letter is to inform that cr3670e replaces cr3492er3 for l573, l640, l671, l727, l787 and l902.
- Bulletin:
- BS3682ER2
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Failure of p-clamps on the transmission cooling pipes may force the pipe to come in contact with starter solenoid terminal.
- Bulletin:
- BS3778E
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Front shell cracking. water infiltration and structural weakness.
- Bulletin:
- LI3697E
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- This communication is a letter of information concerning the lower door spherical bearing and pivot bracket replacement.
- Bulletin:
- LI3478E
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- This communication is a letter of information concerning a fault that may appear on the actia gauge if an incorrect program version is used.
- Bulletin:
- LI3723E
- Component:
- 284000 back over prevention: camera system
- Summary:
- This communication is a letter of information to highlight the erroneous "dvr not operational" and "roll call timeout-camera" faults of apollo system.
- Bulletin:
- bs3749e
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Cummins coolant sensors equipped with the epc connectors fail in service due to water infiltration.
- Bulletin:
- li3446er5
- Component:
- 013200 steering:gear box:shaft pitman
- Summary:
- Introducing new hardware and installation procedure for pitman arm. (r5 updated the torque value in procedure line 1.9)
- Bulletin:
- li3478er1
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Incompatibility of actia gauge programs a fault may appear on the actia gauge if an incorrect program version is used (r1 modifications: speedo sw 109633v08_00 changed to 109633v08_02 for atuq. for ttc speedo sw 116724v04_35 changed to 11
- Bulletin:
- LI3446ER2
- Component:
- 013200 steering:gear box:shaft pitman
- Summary:
- Introducing new hardware and installation procedure for pitman arm. (r2 revision is for: road number and vin has been updated for l860 ttc)
- Bulletin:
- bs3778e
- Component:
- 161000 structure:frame and members
- Summary:
- Front shell cracking. water infiltration and structural weakness.
- Bulletin:
- LI3402E
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Low coolant level sensor warning
- Bulletin:
- BS3329E
- Component:
- 356000 equipment adaptive
- Summary:
- Grab handle strap: strap may tear from the fastening assembly
- Bulletin:
- LI1953E
- Component:
- 015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
- Summary:
- Moisture may accumulate in the space under the driver's seat and cause corrosion of the power steering hydraulic fittings and piping.
- Bulletin:
- Bs3484er1
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- The passenger counting sensor may have a pinch point safety hazard which can result in injury.
- Bulletin:
- Bs3219er3
- Component:
- 062300 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hose
- Summary:
- The engine air intake hose could rub against the air conditioning compressor components
- Bulletin:
- Li3454e
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- This campaign is being issued to address actuator failures for isb6.7 and isl cm2350 cummins engines in transit bus applications. certified repair locations are authorized to calibrate the turbo actuator with current software which may redu
- Bulletin:
- BS3219E
- Component:
- 062300 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hose
- Summary:
- The engine air intake hose could rub against the air conditioning compressor components
- Bulletin:
- BS3222E
- Component:
- 062300 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hose
- Summary:
- The engine air intake hose could rub against the air conditioning compressor components
- Bulletin:
- BS3312E
- Component:
- 022520 suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
- Summary:
- Update the rear axle brake hoses to nova bus standards.
- Bulletin:
- BS3866E
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Cummins coolant sensors equipped with epc connectors fail in service due to water infiltration.
- Bulletin:
- BS3870
- Component:
- 355100 equipment:other:labels
- Summary:
- Presence of air bubbles in graphics stickers
- Bulletin:
- BS3344E
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Niehoff alternator bolts and rubber air intake elbow. the use of longer bolts is required.
- Bulletin:
- LI3321E
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Installation of a tpms smartire connector in the rf2 panel make it possible to download data from the smartire tool to the smartire ecu module without the need of a laptop computer.
- Bulletin:
- BS3243ER2
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Document superceeded by bs3352
- Bulletin:
- BS3352E
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Change oil level dipstick for zf transmission for correct oil level reading
- Bulletin:
- LI3158E
- Component:
- 073000 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
- Summary:
- Fuel leaks may occur on the # 2 and # 4 injector fuel supply lines.
- Bulletin:
- BS3205ER1
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Condenser purging system. the condensor purge too much oil or does not purge at all.
- Bulletin:
- li3574e
- Component:
- 114000 electrical system:wiring
- Summary:
- This campaign is being issued to highlight the modifi ed routing of power and ground
- Bulletin:
- bs3538e
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Wheelhouse kick-plates may come loose.
- Bulletin:
- BS3886E
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- When the accelerator is suddenly depressed, the alternator voltage momentarily surge well above 32v because the voltage regulator response time is too long.
- Bulletin:
- LI3753E
- Component:
- 161000 structure:frame and members
- Summary:
- Vertical beam might crack above front door, second post capping.
- Bulletin:
- LI3944E
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Engine derating, stalling, and loss of power may occur as a result of code 3568
- Bulletin:
- BS3968E
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Dust intrusion in baselights area through the structure vertical tubes (40' bus)
- Bulletin:
- BS4012E
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Check light on and continuous blinking of transmission fault code due to improper routing of ground cable.
- Bulletin:
- BS4012ER1
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Check light on and continuous blinking of transmission fault code due to improper routing of ground cable
- Bulletin:
- BS4051E
- Component:
- 030000 brakes (pws)
- Summary:
- Interlock brake is activated when the b-bus network is disconnected or lost
- Bulletin:
- BS4040E
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Water infiltration and structural weakness
- Bulletin:
- LI4074E
- Component:
- 062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
- Summary:
- Improved solution to secure radiator canopy panel hardware
- Bulletin:
- BS4051ER2
- Component:
- 050000 parking brake
- Summary:
- Interlock brake is activated when the b-bus network is disconnected or lost.
- Bulletin:
- LI3732ER1
- Component:
- 356000 equipment adaptive
- Summary:
- Procedure to follow when replacing a plastic motorize valve by a metal motorize valve.
- Bulletin:
- BS3419E
- Component:
- 136200 visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
- Summary:
- The wiper motor cannot be stopped by the driver.
- Bulletin:
- LI3402ER2
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Low coolant level sensor warning
- Bulletin:
- LI3402ER1
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Low coolant level sensor warning
- Bulletin:
- LI3045E
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Coolant filter additive free n71764 installed in production since august 2013
- Bulletin:
- BS3243ER1
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Dipstick for zf transmission. change oil level dipstick for zf transmission for a correct oil level reading.
- Bulletin:
- BS3205E
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- The a/c condensor purge too much oil or does not purge at all.
- Bulletin:
- LI2072E
- Component:
- 040000 service brakes, air
- Summary:
- Service-relevant changes to the adjuster of the air disc brakes.
- Bulletin:
- BS3150E
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- New fastener for ceiling speaker tile
- Bulletin:
- LI3188
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- A new radius rod bolt torque is now in effect.
- Bulletin:
- BS4012ER2
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Check light on and continuous blinking of transmission fault code due to improper routing of ground cable.
- Bulletin:
- BS4040ER1
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Water infiltration and structural weakness
- Bulletin:
- BS4051ER3
- Component:
- 030000 brakes (pws)
- Summary:
- Interlock brake is activated when the b-bus network is disconnected or lost.
- Bulletin:
- BS4137E
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- Existing nox sensors may be prone to failures
- Bulletin:
- LI3402ER3
- Component:
- 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
- Summary:
- Low coolant level sensor warning
- Bulletin:
- BS3933E
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Sporadic illumination of check engine light and transmission light on the dashboard
- Bulletin:
- BS4040ER2
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Water infiltration and structural weakness
- Bulletin:
- LI3402ER4
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Low coolant level sensor warning
- Bulletin:
- BS4159E
- Component:
- 356000 equipment adaptive
- Summary:
- Dust intrusion in baselights area through the structure vertical tubes.
- Bulletin:
- BS4163E
- Component:
- 356000 equipment adaptive
- Summary:
- Cable marker bands may be prone to loosening at current location.
- Bulletin:
- LI4263E
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Possibility of engine derating, stalling and losing of power
- Bulletin:
- SERVICE INSTRUCT
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Supplier service bulletin sent to customers regarding potential brake caliper issue.
- Bulletin:
- BS4243E
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Dust hides safety decals on hybrid electric units
- Bulletin:
- LI4263ER1
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Subject to application and duty cycle, def dosing valve can clog up and cause engine to derate, stall, lose power and log fc3568. increasing dosing valve and def hose angle can help reduce such occurrence. vehicles reporting repetitive fc35
- Bulletin:
- LI4200E
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- This is a product improvement campaign that is being issued to recaliberate the ecm and upfit with improved selective catalyst reduction (scr) component of the cummins engine(s).
- Bulletin:
- BS3243E
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Dipstick for zf transmission. change oil level dipstick for zf transmission for a correct oil level reading.
- Bulletin:
- BS3150ER1
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- New fastener for ceiling speaker/camera tile
- Bulletin:
- BS4205E
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- Seats might get detached from damaged seat rails.
- Bulletin:
- BS4153E
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Automatic passenger counter may report erroneous data due to dust or water intrusion on optical front door sensor lens.
- Bulletin:
- LI4156E
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- The structural integrity of the plastic pex fittings may be affected if coated with liquid and/or lubricant, which may lead to coolant leaking into the passenger compartment.
- Bulletin:
- LI4374E
- Component:
- 170000 latches/locks/linkages
- Summary:
- Latch adjustment for the proper operation of the destination sign doors
- Bulletin:
- LI4345E
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Original valve is discontinued
- Bulletin:
- BS4153ER1
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Automatic passenger counter may report erroneous data due to dust or water intrusion on optical front door sensor lens
- Bulletin:
- BS3626ER2
- Component:
- 180000 vehicle speed control
- Summary:
- Cummins code 1242 for accelerator sensors circuit
- Bulletin:
- LI4374ER1
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Latch adjustment for the the proper operation of the destination sign doors.
- Bulletin:
- LI4394E
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- A new air dryer inspection procedure will be added to the maintenance and preventive maintenance manual for air dryer system sections,
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