2002 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS
The 2002 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER.
Recalls for the 2002 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2002 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS, potentially affecting up to 634 vehicles.
Recall 15V350000 — PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
| 250 vehicles affected
Defect: Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 LFS buses manufactured January 1, 2001, to December 31, 2004. The affected vehicles have certain air hoses that may have been incorrectly connected to the R14 valve, causing a delay when applying the parking brake.
Consequence: A delay in the application of the parking brake may result in the bus rolling forward or rearward a few feet, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nova Bus is confirming that all buses were inspected and repaired. Nova Bus will notify the owner of any unremedied bus and dealers will correct the hose connection, free of charge. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410....
View full details →Recall 07V027000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
| 384 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 40 ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSOR WHEEL AND BACKPLATE CAN BREAK ALLOWING LUBRICATING OIL TO SPILL ONTO THE ENGINE.
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy: NOVABUS IN CONJUNCTION WITH DETROIT DIESELWILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE TURBOCHARGER, AS NECESSARY, TO ENSURE THAT AFFECTED UNITS HAVE A BORELESS TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSOR WHEEL AND REINFORCED BACKPLATE AND ATTACHMENT INSTALLED (PLEASE SEE 04E051). THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2007....
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS.
Safety Rating for the 2002 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NOVA BUS NOVA LFS
- 1998 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS — 0 complaints
- 1999 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS — 0 complaints
- 2000 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS — 0 complaints
- 2001 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS — 0 complaints
- 2002 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS (current)
- 2003 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS — 0 complaints
- 2004 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS — 0 complaints
- 2005 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS — 0 complaints
- 2006 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS — 0 complaints
- 2007 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS — 0 complaints
Other NOVA BUS Models
- NOVA BUS LFS — 2 total complaints
- NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC — 0 total complaints
- NOVA BUS NOVA RTS — 0 total complaints