2013 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
71
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
The 2013 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 12 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT, EQUIPMENT. 71 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nova Bus for this model year.
Recalls for the 2013 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
NHTSA has recorded 12 recalls for the 2013 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC, potentially affecting up to 6,766 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 22V323000 — EQUIPMENT
| 307 vehicles affected
Defect: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2016-2020 LFS and 2013-2022 LFS Artic buses. The momentary STOP and YIELD text message board is duplicating the stop light and turn signal light signals. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: The momentary text message board duplicating light signals may cause confusion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nova will coordinate with Prevost Service Centers to remove the momentary text message board duplicating light signals and associated equipment, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 27, 2022. Owners may contact Nova's customer service at 1-800-350-6682....
View full details →Recall 22V323000 — EQUIPMENT
| 307 vehicles affected
Defect: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2016-2020 LFS and 2013-2022 LFS Artic buses. The momentary STOP and YIELD text message board is duplicating the stop light and turn signal light signals. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: The momentary text message board duplicating light signals may cause confusion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nova will coordinate with Prevost Service Centers to remove the momentary text message board duplicating light signals and associated equipment, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 27, 2022. Owners may contact Nova's customer service at 1-800-350-6682....
View full details →Recall 22V323000 — EQUIPMENT
| 307 vehicles affected
Defect: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2016-2020 LFS and 2013-2022 LFS Artic buses. The momentary STOP and YIELD text message board is duplicating the stop light and turn signal light signals. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: The momentary text message board duplicating light signals may cause confusion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nova will coordinate with Prevost Service Centers to remove the momentary text message board duplicating light signals and associated equipment, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 27, 2022. Owners may contact Nova's customer service at 1-800-350-6682....
View full details →Recall 22V323000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 307 vehicles affected
Defect: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2016-2020 LFS and 2013-2022 LFS Artic buses. The momentary STOP and YIELD text message board is duplicating the stop light and turn signal light signals. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: The momentary text message board duplicating light signals may cause confusion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nova will coordinate with Prevost Service Centers to remove the momentary text message board duplicating light signals and associated equipment, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 27, 2022. Owners may contact Nova's customer service at 1-800-350-6682....
View full details →Recall 22V323000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 307 vehicles affected
Defect: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2016-2020 LFS and 2013-2022 LFS Artic buses. The momentary STOP and YIELD text message board is duplicating the stop light and turn signal light signals. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: The momentary text message board duplicating light signals may cause confusion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nova will coordinate with Prevost Service Centers to remove the momentary text message board duplicating light signals and associated equipment, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 27, 2022. Owners may contact Nova's customer service at 1-800-350-6682....
View full details →Recall 22V323000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 307 vehicles affected
Defect: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2016-2020 LFS and 2013-2022 LFS Artic buses. The momentary STOP and YIELD text message board is duplicating the stop light and turn signal light signals. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: The momentary text message board duplicating light signals may cause confusion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nova will coordinate with Prevost Service Centers to remove the momentary text message board duplicating light signals and associated equipment, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 27, 2022. Owners may contact Nova's customer service at 1-800-350-6682....
View full details →Recall 18V829000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 337 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If there is a loss of vehicle stability, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nova will notify owners, and dealers will update the Hubner ACU software, free of charge. The recall began December 6, 2018. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR4422.
View full details →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.
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 →Recall 15V735000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
| 304 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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....
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC.
Safety Rating for the 2013 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
Nova Bus has issued 71 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
FT4720R1 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Coolant hose rubbing against bulk head panel edge
LI4995E — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Engine compartment junction block scheduled maintenance. This document is an addendum to Nova Bus Maintenance Manual section 19-401, outlining the need to monitor the condition of junction blocks and correct when required.
LI4909ER1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
High ambient temperature on exhaust side (after-treatment area) may cause Wiring Harness Assembly 64 wires and connectors to become brittle and fail.
FT4607R1 — STRUCTURE
Sikaflex seam sealing the exterior panel crack.
LI4810ER1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Obsolete AIC3 module needs to be replaced by the newer AIC4 module.
FT4590R1 — ENGINE
Engine Fan Connector hot
FT4563 — EQUIPMENT
Delco 450 Amp Alternator internal failure
FT4451 — EQUIPMENT
Paint peeling occur on skirt panels and other exterior trim components
FT4506 — EQUIPMENT
Driver Partition Legend decal is cracking
FT4506 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Driver Partition Legend decal is cracking
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
- 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 — 0 complaints
- 2012 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC — 0 complaints
- 2013 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC (current)
- 2014 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC — 0 complaints
- 2015 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC — 0 complaints
- 2016 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC — 0 complaints
- 2017 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC — 0 complaints
- 2018 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