2014 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC Recalls (5)

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:: 16V068000 on 02/04/2016
Component:: Electrical system:wiring
Manufactured:: 08/31/2010 - 04/29/2015
Affected:: 229
Defect:: 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.
Consequence:: If the main power cable disconnects, there will be a loss of power that could disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:: 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.
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:: 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.
Campaign:: 18V829000 on 11/27/2018
Component:: Electrical system: software
Manufactured:: 08/20/2013 - 06/02/2018
Affected:: 315
Defect:: Nova bus (nova) is recalling certain 2013-2018 nova lfs artic transit buses. a fault code in the engine may cause the vehicle to operate at zero velocity and lack of dampening reducing vehicle stability.
Consequence:: If there is a loss of vehicle stability, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:: Nova will notify owners, and dealers will update the hubner acu software, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin december 21, 2018. owners may contact nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. nova's number for this recall is cr4422.
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 ARTIC TSBs (101)

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:: BS3773E
Component:: 100000 power train
Summary:: The communication between allison transmission and acu3 requires optimization. reprogram the acu3 hubner software.
Bulletin:: LI3770E
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: No access to suspend #6 lifter. cut hole for access to #6 cylinder exhaust lifter.
Bulletin:: BS3517ER1
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Replacement of 24-volt and hvac cables in egs
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:: BS3379ER2
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: "the red artic tell tale light comes on: 1- for an «error 2 plausibility 2» code lights, generated, for no reason 2- when no code is registered in the acu (ghost code). solution: reprogram the articu
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:: BS3465ER1
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Articulation solenoid circuit may cause an error code in acu
Bulletin:: BS3538E
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: Wheelhouse kick-plates may come loose.
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:: BS3448E
Component:: 160000 structure
Summary:: Bum rest shells cracking and anchor points may loosen with time and vibration.
Bulletin:: BS3453E
Component:: 160000 structure
Summary:: Bum rest shells cracking and anchor points may loosen with time and vibration.
Bulletin:: BS3515E
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Cable lugs may break: replacement of 24-volt and hvac cables in egs
Bulletin:: BS3517E
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Cable lugs may break: replacement of 24-volt and hvac cables in egs
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:: BS3778E
Component:: 160000 structure
Summary:: Front shell cracking. water infiltration and structural weakness.
Bulletin:: LI3686E
Component:: 118000 electrical system: software
Summary:: This communication is a letter of information to explain how to be sure to use the latest version of the testman software.
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:: 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:: LI3486E
Component:: 021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
Summary:: Lubrication schedule for the bearing articulation. additional greasing intervals promote extended durability of articulation joint main bearing when exposed to harsh environments. these severe environments may include, but not limited to, d
Bulletin:: BS3465E
Component:: 353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:: Articulation solenoid circuit may cause an error code in acu
Bulletin:: bs3778e
Component:: 161000 structure:frame and members
Summary:: Front shell cracking. water infiltration and structural weakness.
Bulletin:: BS3379ER1
Component:: 353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:: Hübner articulation. the red artic tell tale light comes on: 1- for an «error 2 plausibility 2» code lights, generated, for no reason 2- when no code is registered in the acu (ghost code).
Bulletin:: BS3379E
Component:: 353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:: Hübner articulation.the red artic tell tale light comes on: 1- for an «error 2 plausibility 2» code lights, generated, for no reason 2- when no code is registered in the acu (ghost code).
Bulletin:: LI3402E
Component:: 060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:: Low coolant level sensor warning
Bulletin:: BS3377E
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:: BS3219ER1
Component:: 062300 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hose
Summary:: The engine air intake hose could rub against the air conditioning compressor components
Bulletin:: Bs3485er1
Component:: 353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:: The passenger counting sensor may have a pinch point safety hazard which can result in injury.
Bulletin:: Bs3199er2
Component:: 356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:: The center hoop support bolt may be loose
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:: 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:: BS3866E
Component:: 060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:: Cummins coolant sensors equipped with epc connectors fail in service due to water infiltration.
Bulletin:: LI3227E
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: New potentiometer available in service
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:: bs3465er1
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Articulation solenoid circuit may cause an error code in acu
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:: BS3969E
Component:: 160000 structure
Summary:: Dust intrusion in baselights area through the structure vertical tubes (60' 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:: LI3720E
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: Introduction of optimized hub carrier kit for zf avn-132 middle axle on 60' vehicles
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:: 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:: LI2002E
Component:: 190000 tires
Summary:: Tire manufacturer michelin has introduced new tires with improved features, including; longitudinal and lateral grip on dry and wet surfaces; increased tread wear mileage
Bulletin:: LI3045E
Component:: 060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:: Coolant filter additive free n71764 installed in production since august 2013
Bulletin:: BS3205E
Component:: 353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:: The a/c condensor purge too much oil or does not purge at all.
Bulletin:: LI2116E
Component:: 045000 service brakes, air:disc
Summary:: Diagnose a potentiel bendix disk brake thermal overload.
Bulletin:: BS3052E
Component:: 353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:: Ac compressor hoses leaking.
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:: LI4113E
Component:: 356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:: Procedure and tooling to remove the articulation cylinder pin is inadequate.
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:: BS3875E
Component:: 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:: Engine compartment may have high temperature issues due to inadequate heat dissipation
Bulletin:: BS3876E
Component:: 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:: Engine compartment may have high temperature issues due to inadequate heat dissipation
Bulletin:: LI3402ER4
Component:: 060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:: Low coolant level sensor warning
Bulletin:: BS3453ER1
Component:: 160000 structure
Summary:: Bum rest shells cracking and anchor points may loosen with time and vibration
Bulletin:: BS3875ER1
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Engine compartment may have high temperature issues due to inadequate heat dissipation.
Bulletin:: BS3876ER1
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Engine compartment may have high temperature issues due to inadequate heat dissipation.
Bulletin:: LI4172E
Component:: 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:: New improved stanchion is now available for installation in the articulation section of the vehicle.
Bulletin:: LI4263E
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Possibility of engine derating, stalling and losing of power
Bulletin:: BS4173E
Component:: 060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:: The egs coolant hoses may leak in the baselight above the passenger area.
Bulletin:: LI4167E
Component:: 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:: New improved stanchion is now available for installation in the articulation section of the vehicle.
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:: LI4167ER1
Component:: 160000 structure
Summary:: New improved stanchion is now available for installation in the articulation section of the vehicle.
Bulletin:: BS4178E
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:: LI4167ER2
Component:: 160000 structure
Summary:: New improved stanchion is now available for installation in the articulation section of the vehicle.
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:: BS4173ER1
Component:: 060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:: The egs coolant hoses may leak in the baselight above the passenger area.
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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