2005 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 2005 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS
The 2005 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 INTERIOR LIGHTING, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL.
Recalls for the 2005 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2005 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS, potentially affecting up to 27 vehicles.
Recall 09V485000 — INTERIOR LIGHTING
| 8 vehicles affected
Defect: NOVA BUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2009 LFS TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH LUMINATOR HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGNS. THE CONNECTOR BOARD CAN CORRODE DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE UNDER THE CONNECTOR.
Consequence: A SHORT COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY CAUSING SMOKE AND FIRE.
Remedy: NOVA BUS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND LUMINATOR WILL REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE LUMINATOR'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-054. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 26, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LUMINATOR AT 1-972-516-3033 OR NOVA BUS AT 1-450-472-6410.
View full details →Recall 08V150000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
| 19 vehicles affected
Defect: NOVA BUS IS RECALLING 19 MY 2003-2006 LFS TRANSIT BUSES BUILT WITH CUMMINS ISL ENGINES WHICH WERE EQUIPPED WITH CM850 FUEL SYSTEMS. THE ENGINE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINES FROM THE ENGINE HIGH PRESSURE PUMP TO THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL ARE PRONE TO FAILURE. FAILURE TYPICALLY OCCURS AT OR UNDER THE FUEL LINE FITTING ATTACHMENTS.
Consequence: THE INTRODUCTION OF HIGH PRESSURE ATOMIZED FUEL INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CREATES A RISK OF FIRE DUE TO POSSIBLE IGNITION WHEN THE FUEL VAPOR COMES IN CONTACT WITH HOT SURFACES.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY FUEL LINE FITTINGS AND BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NOVA BUS AT 1-450-472-6410.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS.
Safety Rating for the 2005 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NOVA BUS NOVA LFS
- 2000 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS — 0 complaints
- 2001 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS — 0 complaints
- 2002 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS — 0 complaints
- 2003 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS — 0 complaints
- 2004 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS — 0 complaints
- 2005 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS (current)
- 2006 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS — 0 complaints
- 2007 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS — 0 complaints
- 2008 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS — 0 complaints
- 2009 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS — 0 complaints
- 2010 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