2016 NOVA BUS LFS Recalls (2)

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:
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.

2016 NOVA BUS LFS TSBs (50)

Bulletin:
BS3626E
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Cummins code 1242 for accelerator sensors circuit
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:
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:
BS3270E
Component:
112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Summary:
Unable to perform stationary regeneration.
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
bs3270e
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Unable to perform stationary regeneration.
Bulletin:
BS3891E
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:
BS3919E
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:
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:
BS3973E
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
Valves balancing braking power needs to be updated to meet customer specifications.
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:
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:
BS4108E
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
Accumulator solenoid failure resulting in air leakage.
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:
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:
LI4289ER1
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
Oil filler tube part number superceeded by improved tube
Bulletin:
LI4182E
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
Inner slotted nuts may mislocate the wheel bearing assembly.
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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