20 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Posted on: 2014-06-30
Description
Nova bus is recalling certain model year 2004 and 2006-2013 lfs transit buses. Due to a programming error in the vehicle control unit, the abs malfunction light may not illuminate if the abs control unit loses power. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems.
Consequence
If the abs malfunction light does not illuminate if the abs control unit loses power, the driver would not be aware that the abs is not functional and that the brakes may unexpectedly lock up under certain conditions when the brakes are applied, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action
Nova bus will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in late august 2014. Owners may contact nova bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova bus' number for this recall is cr3200.
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.
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Posted on: 2014-06-30
Description
Nova bus is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 lfs transit buses manufactured june 2010 to june 2014. In the affected vehicles, the terminal on the postive alternator cable may fracture causing the cable to arc to other components.
Consequence
Arcing of the alternator cable may result in an engine compartment fire.
Corrective Action
Nova bus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the terminal and replace it if it is damaged, free of charge. The recall began august 29, 2014. Owners may contact nova bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova bus' number for this recall is cr3201.
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.
DEFECT #3 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Posted on: 2014-08-04
Description
Nova bus (nova) is recalling certain model year 2013 nova lfs transit buses. The bolt used to secure the windshield wiper linkage to the wiper motor may become loose over time.
Consequence
If the windshield wiper linkage loosens from the wiper motor, the wipers may become inoperable, reducing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Nova will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bolt and nut that attach the windshield wiper linkage to the wiper motor, free of charge. The recall began in late september 2014. Owners may contact nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682.
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.
DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2016-06-08
Description
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.
Corrective Action
Nova will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the sign as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin july 29, 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.
DEFECT #5 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Posted on: 2015-11-05
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #6 - SEATS
Posted on: 2016-04-05
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #7 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Posted on: 2018-02-20
Description
Nova bus (nova) is recalling certain 2013 lfs transit buses equipped with transmission oil coolers. In the event of a transmission oil cooler failure, transmission fluid may mix with coolant that circulates through the passenger compartment heating system. Exposure to transmission fluid may degrade the pex connectors of the heating system, resulting in hot coolant leaking into the passenger area.
Consequence
Leaking coolant could come into contact with passengers, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Nova will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pex fittings with brass fittings, free of charge. The recall began on march 6, 2018. Owners may contact nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is cr4226.
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.
DEFECT #8 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2019-04-07
Description
Nova bus (nova) is recalling certain 2011-2019 lfs city buses. The engine door fan electrical connector may not be able to handle the required current and may overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.
Consequence
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Nova will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector, free of charge. The recall began may 21, 2019. Owners may contact nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is cr4595.
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.
DEFECT #9 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Posted on: 2021-03-10
Description
Nova bus (nova) is recalling certain 2008-2021 lfs buses. The center-line height of the brake lights and tail lights is too high, exceeding the maximum height standard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
Reduced visibility of the brake and tail lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Nova will notify owners, and provide instructions for interchanging the positions of the brake light and tail light components with the turn signal light components, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin may 2021. Owners may contact nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682.
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.
DEFECT #10 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Posted on: 2021-03-10
Description
Nova bus (nova) is recalling certain 2008-2021 lfs buses. The center-line height of the brake lights and tail lights is too high, exceeding the maximum height standard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
Reduced visibility of the brake and tail lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Nova will notify owners, and provide instructions for interchanging the positions of the brake light and tail light components with the turn signal light components, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin may 2021. Owners may contact nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682.
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.
DEFECT #11 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Posted on: 2021-03-10
Description
Nova bus (nova) is recalling certain 2008-2021 lfs buses. The center-line height of the brake lights and tail lights is too high, exceeding the maximum height standard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
Reduced visibility of the brake and tail lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Nova will notify owners, and provide instructions for interchanging the positions of the brake light and tail light components with the turn signal light components, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin may 2021. Owners may contact nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682.
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.
DEFECT #12 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Posted on: 2021-03-10
Description
Nova bus (nova) is recalling certain 2008-2021 lfs buses. The center-line height of the brake lights and tail lights is too high, exceeding the maximum height standard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
Reduced visibility of the brake and tail lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Nova will notify owners, and provide instructions for interchanging the positions of the brake light and tail light components with the turn signal light components, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin may 2021. Owners may contact nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682.
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.
DEFECT #13 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2022-12-08
Description
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, lamp, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
The colorful lighting may cause confusion by distracting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove the non-standard color lights, or replace them with white lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on december 23, 2022. Owners may contact nova's customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is cr5350/5351.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #14 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2022-12-08
Description
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, lamp, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
The colorful lighting may cause confusion by distracting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove the non-standard color lights, or replace them with white lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on december 23, 2022. Owners may contact nova's customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is cr5350/5351.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #15 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2022-12-08
Description
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, lamp, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
The colorful lighting may cause confusion by distracting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove the non-standard color lights, or replace them with white lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 31, 2023. Owners may contact nova's customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is cr5350/5351.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #16 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2022-12-08
Description
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, lamp, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
The colorful lighting may cause confusion by distracting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove the non-standard color lights, or replace them with white lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 31, 2023. Owners may contact nova's customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is cr5350/5351.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #17 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2022-12-08
Description
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, lamp, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
The colorful lighting may cause confusion by distracting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove the non-standard color lights, or replace them with white lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 31, 2023. Owners may contact nova's customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is cr5350/5351.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #18 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2022-12-08
Description
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, lamp, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
The colorful lighting may cause confusion by distracting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove the non-standard color lights, or replace them with white lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 31, 2023. Owners may contact nova's customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is cr5350/5351.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #19 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2022-12-08
Description
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, lamp, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
The colorful lighting may cause confusion by distracting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove the non-standard color lights, or replace them with white lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 31, 2023. Owners may contact nova's customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is cr5350/5351.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #20 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2022-12-08
Description
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, lamp, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
The colorful lighting may cause confusion by distracting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove the non-standard color lights, or replace them with white lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 31, 2023. Owners may contact nova's customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is cr5350/5351.
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.nhtsa.gov.