2008 NOVA BUS LFS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 NOVA BUS LFS
The 2008 NOVA BUS LFS has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nova Bus for this model year.
Recalls for the 2008 NOVA BUS LFS
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2008 NOVA BUS LFS, potentially affecting up to 248 vehicles.
Recall 25V101000 — STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
| 2 vehicles affected
Defect: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2006-2007 LFS transit buses. The buses may have been built with an incorrect number of emergency exits. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Consequence: An insufficient number of emergency exits can prevent or delay passengers from exiting during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Nova Bus will replace some windows with emergency exit windows, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 1 bus. Nova Bus will notify owners on or about 12/12/2025. Phase 2 will include 1 bus. Nova...
View full details →Recall 21V151000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 123 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 21V151000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
| 123 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 NOVA BUS LFS
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 NOVA BUS LFS.
Safety Rating for the 2008 NOVA BUS LFS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 NOVA BUS LFS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 NOVA BUS LFS
Nova Bus has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 NOVA BUS LFS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
LI5266 — EQUIPMENT
The streetside rear mud flap N39361 is obsolete. It is replaced by kit N106903 and this information letter shows how to assemble it.
LI4432ER1 — STEERING
TRW has eliminated from service procedure TAS-103 the greasing of the steering gearbox output shaft.
LI3188 — SUSPENSION
A new radius rod bolt torque is now in effect.
LI2116E — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
Diagnose a potentiel Bendix disk brake thermal overload.
BS1876E — POWER TRAIN
ZF Differential Thrust Washer Failure
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 NOVA BUS LFS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NOVA BUS LFS
- 2004 NOVA BUS LFS — 0 complaints
- 2005 NOVA BUS LFS — 0 complaints
- 2006 NOVA BUS LFS — 0 complaints
- 2007 NOVA BUS LFS — 0 complaints
- 2008 NOVA BUS LFS (current)
- 2009 NOVA BUS LFS — 0 complaints
- 2010 NOVA BUS LFS — 0 complaints
- 2011 NOVA BUS LFS — 0 complaints
- 2012 NOVA BUS LFS — 0 complaints
- 2013 NOVA BUS LFS — 0 complaints
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- NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC — 0 total complaints
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