There have been 27 safety recalls for the Nova Bus Nova Lfs. 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 Nova Lfs.
A passenger could be injured if their arm is caught in the door.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Nova Bus LFS, 2014 Nova Bus LFS, 2015 Nova Bus LFS, 2013 Nova Bus Lfs Artic, 2014 Nova Bus Lfs Artic, 2015 Nova Bus Lfs Artic, 2010 Nova Bus Nova Lfs, 2011 Nova Bus Nova Lfs, 2012 Nova Bus Nova Lfs |
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR |
| Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A delay in the application of the parking brake may result in the bus rolling forward or rearward a few feet, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2001 Nova Bus Nova Lfs, 2002 Nova Bus Nova Lfs, 2003 Nova Bus Nova Lfs, 2004 Nova Bus Nova Lfs |
| Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR |
| Recall Summary: Nova bus is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 lfs buses manufactured January 1, 2001, to December 31, 2004. The affected vehicles have certain air hoses that may have been incorrectly connected to the r14 valve, causing a delay when applying the parking brake. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Failure of the crimping rimgs may affect the braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2009 Nova Bus Nova Lfs |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: Nova bus (nova) is recalling certain model year 2009 lfs transit buses manufactured January 1, 2009, to December 31, 2009. In the affected buses, the brake hose fitting crimping ring may have been damaged and, as a result, the crimping ring may fail where the brake hose attaches to the air brake ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the incorrectly wired circuit short circuits, there would be an increased risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2009 Nova Bus Nova Lfs |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: Nova bus (nova) is recalling certain model year 2009 lfs transit buses manufactured January 1, 2009, to December 31, 2009. The affected buses may have an incorrectly wired main power relay circuit, causing the circuit protection to be defeated. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A battery cable that shorts to ground increases the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Nova Bus Nova Lfs, 2008 Nova Bus Nova Lfs, 2009 Nova Bus Nova Lfs |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES |
| Recall Summary: Nova bus (nova) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 lfs transit buses manufactured January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2009. A power feed cable in the battery compartment may have been incorrectly routed and clipped. As a result, the battery cable may prematurely wear and short to ground. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
An emergency exit that is difficult to open may hinder egress in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2008 Nova Bus Nova Lfs |
| Component: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR |
| Recall Summary: Nova bus (nova) is recalling certain model year 2008 lfs transit buses manufactured January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2008. Surrounding material may interfere with opening of the emergency exit windows, making them more difficult to open.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the rear exit door does not open and close as expected, there is an increased risk of injury to bus occupants.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2006 Nova Bus Nova Lfs, 2007 Nova Bus Nova Lfs |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: Nova bus (nova) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 lfs transit buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to December 31, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the rear exit door controls may not function properly. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Without a functioning antilock brake system, there is an increased risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Nova Bus Nova Lfs |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK |
| Recall Summary: Nova bus (nova) is recalling certain model year 2007 lfs transit buses manufactured January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2007. Two wires in the antilock brake system (abs) connector may be reversed, and the abs may be disabled. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the components are exposed to hot exhaust gases, there is an increased risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Nova Bus Nova Lfs |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: Nova bus (nova) is recalling certain model year 2007 lfs transit buses manufactured January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the band clamp on the flex pipe between the turbocharger and the diesel particulate filter may be incorrectly located allowing the exhaust pipe to ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The incorrectly positioned retaining ring may allow the air line to detach, compromising the rear axle braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2006 Nova Bus Nova Lfs |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: Nova bus (nova) is recalling certain model year 2006 lfs transit buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to December 31, 2006. In the affected vehicles, the air lines for the rear brake system may have an incorrectly positioned retaining ring (ferrule). ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 5, 2015 | Structure:body:door | 304 |
| Jun. 5, 2015 | Parking Brake:conventional:air | 250 |
| Feb. 9, 2015 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock | 5 |
| Feb. 9, 2015 | Electrical System | 5 |
| Feb. 9, 2015 | Visibility:glass, Side/rear | 5 |
| Feb. 9, 2015 | Electrical System:battery:cables | 35 |
| Feb. 9, 2015 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 5 |
| Feb. 9, 2015 | Electrical System | 17 |
| Feb. 9, 2015 | Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System | 10 |
| Feb. 6, 2015 | Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft | 30 |
| Feb. 6, 2015 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 16 |
| Dec. 3, 2014 | Seats | 7 |
| Jun. 30, 2014 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock:abs Warning Light | 796 |
| Jun. 30, 2014 | Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator | 734 |
| Dec. 19, 2013 | Electrical System | 264 |
| Nov. 23, 2012 | Visibility:glass, Side/rear | 26 |
| Jul. 16, 2012 | Service Brakes | 15 |
| Nov. 1, 2011 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 20 |
| Mar. 10, 2011 | Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection | 198 |
| Jul. 12, 2010 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock:wheel Speed Sensor | 139 |
| May. 20, 2010 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 157 |
| Apr. 6, 2010 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:radiator Assembly | 104 |
| Mar. 5, 2010 | Fuel System, Other:delivery:fuel Pump | 9 |
| Dec. 29, 2009 | Adaptive Equipment | 101 |
| Dec. 18, 2009 | Interior Lighting | 8 |
| Apr. 1, 2008 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel | 19 |
| Feb. 1, 2007 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:other Fuel Types:turbo-charger | 384 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2012 Nova Bus Nova Lfs | 6 |
| 2011 Nova Bus Nova Lfs | 4 |
| 2010 Nova Bus Nova Lfs | 11 |
| 2009 Nova Bus Nova Lfs | 13 |
| 2008 Nova Bus Nova Lfs | 6 |
| 2007 Nova Bus Nova Lfs | 8 |
| 2006 Nova Bus Nova Lfs | 5 |
| 2005 Nova Bus Nova Lfs | 2 |
| 2004 Nova Bus Nova Lfs | 4 |
| 2003 Nova Bus Nova Lfs | 2 |
| 2002 Nova Bus Nova Lfs | 2 |
| 2001 Nova Bus Nova Lfs | 2 |
| 2000 Nova Bus Nova Lfs | 1 |
| 1999 Nova Bus Nova Lfs | 1 |
| 1998 Nova Bus Nova Lfs | 1 |