There have been 15 safety recalls for the Nova Bus Lfs Artic. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Nova Bus Lfs Artic.
an unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash. additionally, transferring passengers from the disabled bus can increase the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2023 Nova Bus LFS, 2024 Nova Bus LFS, 2023 Nova Bus Lfs Artic |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: nova bus (us) inc. (nova bus) is recalling certain 2023 lfs artic and 2023-2024 lfs buses. the coolant sensor could send a false signal, causing the engine to shut down. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. additionally, a windshield defrosting system that does not function properly can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2019 Nova Bus LFS, 2020 Nova Bus LFS, 2021 Nova Bus LFS, 2022 Nova Bus LFS, 2023 Nova Bus LFS, 2024 Nova Bus LFS, 2019 Nova Bus Lfs Artic, 2020 Nova Bus Lfs Artic, 2021 Nova Bus Lfs Artic, 2022 Nova Bus Lfs Artic, 2023 Nova Bus Lfs Artic |
| Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT |
| Recall Summary: nova bus (us) inc. (nova bus) is recalling certain 2019-2024 lfs and 2019-2023 lfs artic buses. the auxiliary heater module may allow contaminants to enter the electronic controller, which can cause an electrical short.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an instrument panel that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash. a loss of drive power also increases the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2023 Nova Bus LFS, 2024 Nova Bus LFS, 2023 Nova Bus Lfs Artic |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL |
| Recall Summary: nova bus (us) inc. (nova) is recalling certain 2023 lfs artic and 2023-2024 lfs vehicles. the instrument panel may fail to display the speedometer or incorrectly display warning lights, due to defective firmware. in addition, the firmware may result in a loss of drive power.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a seat belt that does not retract properly may result in a loose seat belt, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2012 Nova Bus LFS, 2013 Nova Bus LFS, 2014 Nova Bus LFS, 2015 Nova Bus LFS, 2016 Nova Bus LFS, 2017 Nova Bus LFS, 2018 Nova Bus LFS, 2019 Nova Bus LFS, 2020 Nova Bus LFS, 2021 Nova Bus LFS, 2022 Nova Bus LFS, 2023 Nova Bus LFS, 2024 Nova Bus LFS, 2010 Nova Bus Lfs Artic, 2011 Nova Bus Lfs Artic, 2012 Nova Bus Lfs Artic, 2013 Nova Bus Lfs Artic, 2014 Nova Bus Lfs Artic, 2015 Nova Bus Lfs Artic, 2016 Nova Bus Lfs Artic, 2017 Nova Bus Lfs Artic, 2018 Nova Bus Lfs Artic, 2019 Nova Bus Lfs Artic, 2020 Nova Bus Lfs Artic |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT |
| Recall Summary: nova bus (us) inc. (nova) is recalling certain 2010-2020 lfs artic and 2012-2024 lfs vehicles. the driver's seat belt may not retract properly. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 209, "seat belt assemblies."... Details of this recall 🔎 |
reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2019 Nova Bus LFS, 2020 Nova Bus LFS, 2021 Nova Bus LFS, 2022 Nova Bus LFS, 2023 Nova Bus LFS, 2019 Nova Bus Lfs Artic, 2020 Nova Bus Lfs Artic |
| Component: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR |
| Recall Summary: nova bus (us) inc. (nova bus) is recalling certain 2019-2023 lfs and 2019-2020 lfs arctic buses. the glazing used on the glass windows may reduce the driver's visibility. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 205, "glazing ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a loose nut can cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2021 Nova Bus LFS, 2022 Nova Bus LFS, 2023 Nova Bus LFS, 2021 Nova Bus Lfs Artic, 2022 Nova Bus Lfs Artic |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
| Recall Summary: nova bus (us) inc. (nova) is recalling certain 2021-2022 lfs artic and 2021-2023 lfs buses. the alternator power cable nut may not have been tightened properly. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an incorrect dot code mark may result in the window being replaced with an incorrect type of glass, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Nova Bus LFS, 2018 Nova Bus LFS, 2017 Nova Bus Lfs Artic, 2018 Nova Bus Lfs Artic |
| Component: VISIBILITY |
| Recall Summary: nova bus (us) inc. (nova bus) is recalling certain 2017-2018 lfs and lfs artic buses. the driver's door windows may have been built with the incorrect prime glazing manufacturer dot code mark. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
the colorful lighting may cause confusion by distracting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2010 Nova Bus LFS, 2011 Nova Bus LFS, 2012 Nova Bus LFS, 2013 Nova Bus LFS, 2014 Nova Bus LFS, 2015 Nova Bus LFS, 2016 Nova Bus LFS, 2017 Nova Bus LFS, 2018 Nova Bus LFS, 2019 Nova Bus LFS, 2020 Nova Bus LFS, 2021 Nova Bus LFS, 2009 Nova Bus Lfs Artic, 2010 Nova Bus Lfs Artic, 2011 Nova Bus Lfs Artic, 2012 Nova Bus Lfs Artic |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Recall Summary: nova bus (us) inc. (nova) is recalling certain 2010-2021 lfs and 2009-2012 lfs artic transit buses. these vehicles are equipped with non-standard color auxiliary lights which may impair the effectiveness of the standard lighting equipment.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
missing fasteners may cause a of a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2018 Nova Bus LFS, 2019 Nova Bus LFS, 2020 Nova Bus LFS, 2021 Nova Bus LFS, 2022 Nova Bus LFS, 2018 Nova Bus Lfs Artic, 2019 Nova Bus Lfs Artic, 2020 Nova Bus Lfs Artic, 2021 Nova Bus Lfs Artic |
| Component: STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS |
| Recall Summary: nova bus (us) inc. (nova bus) is recalling certain 2018-2022 lfs and 2018-2021 lfs artic buses equipped with a bosch steering gear box. the steering gear box may have an insufficient clamp load, which may allow the mounting plate sub-assembly fasteners to loosen and possibly fall out. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
if there is a loss of vehicle stability, it can increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Nova Bus Lfs Artic, 2014 Nova Bus Lfs Artic, 2015 Nova Bus Lfs Artic, 2016 Nova Bus Lfs Artic, 2017 Nova Bus Lfs Artic, 2018 Nova Bus Lfs Artic |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 19, 2024 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:hoses/lines/piping/fittings | 673 |
| Sep. 9, 2024 | Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:windshield:electrical Heating Element | 208 |
| Sep. 3, 2024 | Seat Belts:front | 1,575 |
| Sep. 3, 2024 | Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel | 179 |
| Jul. 26, 2024 | Visibility:glass, Side/rear | 186 |
| Mar. 17, 2024 | Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator | 688 |
| Jan. 19, 2024 | Visibility | 159 |
| Dec. 7, 2022 | Exterior Lighting | 519 |
| Nov. 15, 2022 | Steering:critical Fasteners | 827 |
| Nov. 26, 2018 | Electrical System: Software | 315 |
| May. 16, 2017 | Electrical System | 24 |
| Jun. 8, 2016 | Equipment | 914 |
| Mar. 4, 2016 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages | 863 |
| Feb. 5, 2016 | Electrical System:wiring | 229 |
| Nov. 5, 2015 | Structure:body:door | 304 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2023 Nova Bus Lfs Artic | 3 |
| 2022 Nova Bus Lfs Artic | 2 |
| 2021 Nova Bus Lfs Artic | 3 |
| 2020 Nova Bus Lfs Artic | 4 |
| 2019 Nova Bus Lfs Artic | 4 |
| 2018 Nova Bus Lfs Artic | 4 |
| 2017 Nova Bus Lfs Artic | 3 |
| 2016 Nova Bus Lfs Artic | 4 |
| 2015 Nova Bus Lfs Artic | 6 |
| 2014 Nova Bus Lfs Artic | 6 |
| 2013 Nova Bus Lfs Artic | 5 |
| 2012 Nova Bus Lfs Artic | 4 |
| 2011 Nova Bus Lfs Artic | 3 |
| 2010 Nova Bus Lfs Artic | 3 |
| 2009 Nova Bus Lfs Artic | 1 |