2015 NOVA BUS LFS 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:
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 18V299000 on 05/09/2018
- Component:
- Service brakes, air:disc:caliper
- Manufactured:
- 03/11/2015 - 09/13/2017
- Affected:
- 1,058
- Defect:
- Nova bus (nova) is recalling certain 2015-2017 nova lfs and lfs artic transit buses, equipped with axles with radial air disk brakes. surface roughness of a guide pin in the radial brake calipers may cause the brake carriage guide pin support bolt to break.
- Consequence:
- Breakage of the guide pin can cause loss of braking ability or loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Nova will notify owners and dealers will install new guide pins at each wheel end on suspect axles, free of charge. owners may contact nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. nova's number for this recall is cr4079.
- 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.
2015 NOVA BUS LFS TSBs (72)
- Bulletin:
- BS3626E
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Cummins code 1242 for accelerator sensors circuit
- Bulletin:
- BS3717E
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Flexible bellows n79197 may have an exhaust leak near the rigid exhaust pipe
- Bulletin:
- BS3785E
- Component:
- 092200 fuel system, other:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Summary:
- "cng fuel line that runs to the spheros aux heater unit may come into contact with the engine cradle and may cause damage due to chaffing."
- 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:
- LI3788E
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Introduction of nord-lock washers to front engine mount bolts with new torque specification for improvised clamping.
- 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:
- 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:
- BS3270E
- Component:
- 112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
- Summary:
- Unable to perform stationary regeneration.
- 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:
- 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:
- LI3788ER1
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- "introduction of nord-lock washers to front engine mount bolts with new torque specification for improved clamping. (r1 rephrased the document justification)"
- Bulletin:
- LI3714
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- This letter is to inform that cr3670e replaces cr3492er3 for l573, l640, l671, l727, l787 and l902.
- Bulletin:
- BS3871E
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- There is a possibility of battery cable (+ve) chaffing against sharp bracket supporting the ground cable.
- Bulletin:
- BS3600ER1
- Component:
- 284000 back over prevention: camera system
- Summary:
- This communication is a service bulletin concerning the front camera under the destination sign that may become loose.
- 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:
- li3788er1
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Introduction of nord-lock washers to front engine mount bolts with new torque specification for improved clamping. (r1 rephrased the document justification)
- 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:
- BS3483E
- Component:
- 092300 fuel system, other:fuel filter
- Summary:
- Interference between external oil filter and fuse bracket holder
- Bulletin:
- bs3871e
- Component:
- 111100 electrical system:battery:cables
- Summary:
- There is a possibility of battery cable (+ve) chaffing against sharp bracket supporting the ground cable.
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- bs3270e
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Unable to perform stationary regeneration.
- 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:
- BS3717ER1
- Component:
- 063200 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- Summary:
- Flexible bellows n79197 may have an exhaust leak near the rigid exhaust pipe
- Bulletin:
- BS4045E
- Component:
- 063200 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- Summary:
- Heat from a drain on the exhaust may damage the rear left corner panel
- 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:
- BS3657ER1
- Component:
- 130000 visibility
- Summary:
- Impact on the driver's road side mirror may damage the gelcoat panel.
- Bulletin:
- BS4045ER2
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- Heat from a drain on the exhaust may damage the rear left corner panel.
- Bulletin:
- BS4051ER2
- Component:
- 050000 parking brake
- Summary:
- Interlock brake is activated when the b-bus network is disconnected or lost.
- Bulletin:
- BS3419E
- Component:
- 136200 visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
- Summary:
- The wiper motor cannot be stopped by the driver.
- Bulletin:
- LI3045E
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Coolant filter additive free n71764 installed in production since august 2013
- Bulletin:
- LI3188
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- A new radius rod bolt torque is now in effect.
- Bulletin:
- LI4114E
- Component:
- 052300 parking brake:driveline:hydraulic
- Summary:
- Articulation hydraulic cylinder pin is required to be maintained at w2 (60,000mi,100,000km) maintenance of the articulation system to ease removal at a later time.
- Bulletin:
- BS3887E
- Component:
- 090000 fuel system, other
- Summary:
- Dust cap from prd vent pipe of rear regulator on cng units may pull off
- Bulletin:
- BS4051ER3
- Component:
- 030000 brakes (pws)
- Summary:
- Interlock brake is activated when the b-bus network is disconnected or lost.
- Bulletin:
- LI3402ER3
- Component:
- 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
- Summary:
- Low coolant level sensor warning
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- LI4289ER1
- Component:
- 090000 fuel system, other
- Summary:
- Oil filler tube part number superceeded by improved tube
- 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:
- BS3626ER2
- Component:
- 180000 vehicle speed control
- Summary:
- Cummins code 1242 for accelerator sensors circuit
- Bulletin:
- BS4329E
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Plastic stopper strips can detached from the canopy doors.
- Bulletin:
- LI4374ER1
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Latch adjustment for the the proper operation of the destination sign doors.
- Bulletin:
- LI4407E
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- A new option is available to ease the removal of the thermo king ac unit evaporator on cng vehicles.
- 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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