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2012 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

0

Owner Complaints

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

92

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2012 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC

The 2012 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT, EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 92 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nova Bus for this model year.

Recalls for the 2012 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC

NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2012 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC, potentially affecting up to 5,321 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...

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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...

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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.

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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.

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Recall 16V412000 — EQUIPMENT

| 914 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Remedy: Nova will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the sign as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2016. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's recall number for this campaign is CR3539.

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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...

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Owner Complaints for the 2012 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC.

Safety Rating for the 2012 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC

Nova Bus has issued 92 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

APS4896E — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Introduction of a new steering gearbox without the lubrication zerk.

BS4857E — EQUIPMENT

The plastic reservoir of the HPU can crack and leak. A leakage could lead to a malfunction of the access ramp.

FT4590R1 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

Engine Fan Connector hot

FT4560R2 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Splash Cover NYCT L670, L681 and L692

FT4560R2 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Splash Cover NYCT L670, L681 and L692

LI4638E — STRUCTURE:BODY

Body panels joints may crack

FT4607 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Various Sika Seams are Cracking

FT4560R1 — EQUIPMENT

Splash cover for Sika bead

FT4590 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

Engine Fan Connector hot

FT4560 — STRUCTURE

Sika Seams are Cracking, Strip Solution will be introduced in service.

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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