2011 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
89
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
The 2011 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT, EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 89 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nova Bus for this model year.
Recalls for the 2011 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2011 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC, potentially affecting up to 4,407 vehicles.
Recall 24V647000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT
| 1,570 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Nova Bus will install additional seat stoppers to the driver's rear partition, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 4, 2025. Nova's number for this recall is CR5635. This recall expands and replaces previous recall...
View full details →Recall 24V647000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT
| 1,570 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Nova Bus will install additional seat stoppers to the driver's rear partition, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 4, 2025. Nova's number for this recall is CR5635. This recall expands and replaces previous recall...
View full details →Recall 22V902000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 519 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 22V902000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 519 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 16V068000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 229 vehicles affected
Defect: Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Nova LFS Artic transit buses manufactured from September 1, 2010, through April 30, 2015, and equipped with Allison transmissions. The main power cable within the energy guiding system (EGS) may have been incorrectly routed and, as a result, the cable may disconnect.
Consequence: If the main power cable disconnects, there will be a loss of power that could disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nova will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the main power cable, re-routing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2016. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's recall number for this campaign...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC.
Safety Rating for the 2011 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
Nova Bus has issued 89 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
LI4909E — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Under certain condition (high temperature in southern state) combine with the engine compartment high ambient temperature near the exhaust side may cause the exhaust harness wires and connector to become brittle and fail.
FT4720 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Coolant hose rub on bulkhaed inside the energy guiding system
LI4673ER1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Obsolete AIC3 module needs to be replaced by the newer AIC4 module.
LI4673ER1 — EQUIPMENT
Obsolete AIC3 module needs to be replaced by the newer AIC4 module.
LI4673E — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Obsolete AIC3 module needs to be replaced by the newer AIC4 module
FT4560R2 — EQUIPMENT
Splash Cover NYCT L670, L681 and L692
FT4560 — EQUIPMENT
Sika Seams are Cracking, Strip Solution will be introduced in service.
LI4417E — POWER TRAIN
Maintenance update of the EGR differential pressure sensor and diesel particulate filter which must be cleaned at 5000hrs for Cummins Engine(s) concerning ISL9 CM2250.
BS4370E — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VBEA software logic improved to ensure that rear door fan operates according to actual ambient and engine compartment temperatures.
BS4243E — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dust hides safety decals on hybrid electric units
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
- 2007 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC — 0 complaints
- 2008 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC — 0 complaints
- 2009 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC — 0 complaints
- 2010 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC — 0 complaints
- 2011 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC (current)
- 2012 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC — 0 complaints
- 2013 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC — 0 complaints
- 2014 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC — 0 complaints
- 2015 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC — 0 complaints
- 2016 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC — 0 complaints
Other NOVA BUS Models
- NOVA BUS LFS — 2 total complaints
- NOVA BUS NOVA LFS — 0 total complaints
- NOVA BUS NOVA RTS — 0 total complaints