2011 NOVA BUS LFS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
56
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 NOVA BUS LFS
The 2011 NOVA BUS LFS 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 EXTERIOR LIGHTING, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS. 56 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nova Bus for this model year.
Recalls for the 2011 NOVA BUS LFS
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2011 NOVA BUS LFS, potentially affecting up to 2,935 vehicles.
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 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 →Recall 19V274000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 1,221 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 16V191000 — SEATS
| 430 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 NOVA BUS LFS
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 NOVA BUS LFS.
Safety Rating for the 2011 NOVA BUS LFS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 NOVA BUS LFS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 NOVA BUS LFS
Nova Bus has issued 56 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 NOVA BUS LFS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
LI4696ER1 — EQUIPMENT
Auxiliary heater Thermo 300 is discontinued. The Thermo Plus unit will replace the current unit only if the whole unit needs to be replaced. There is no need to retrofit any buses with the new Thermo Plus units. Replacement parts are available for the current Thermo/Thermo-S units already installed.
LI4696ER1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Auxiliary heater Thermo 300 is discontinued. The Thermo Plus unit will replace the current unit only if the whole unit needs to be replaced. There is no need to retrofit any buses with the new Thermo Plus units. Replacement parts are available for the current Thermo/Thermo-S units already installed.
BS3667ER2 — STRUCTURE
Vertical beam might crack above front door, second post capping. Weld stiffening plates.
FT4541R2 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Various Sika Seams are Cracking NYCT
FT4541R2 — EQUIPMENT
Various Sika Seams are Cracking NYCT
LI4618E — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Repair procedure of the front box beam
LI4618E — EQUIPMENT
Repair procedure of the front box beam
FT4627 — EQUIPMENT
Front beam box cracking
FT4627 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Front beam box cracking
FT4541R1 — EQUIPMENT
Splash cover for Sika bead
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 NOVA BUS LFS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NOVA BUS LFS
- 2006 NOVA BUS LFS — 0 complaints
- 2007 NOVA BUS LFS — 0 complaints
- 2008 NOVA BUS LFS — 0 complaints
- 2009 NOVA BUS LFS — 0 complaints
- 2010 NOVA BUS LFS — 0 complaints
- 2011 NOVA BUS LFS (current)
- 2012 NOVA BUS LFS — 0 complaints
- 2013 NOVA BUS LFS — 0 complaints
- 2014 NOVA BUS LFS — 0 complaints
- 2015 NOVA BUS LFS — 0 complaints
- 2016 NOVA BUS LFS — 0 complaints
Other NOVA BUS Models
- NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC — 0 total complaints
- NOVA BUS NOVA LFS — 0 total complaints
- NOVA BUS NOVA RTS — 0 total complaints