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2011 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

0

Owner Complaints

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

3

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2011 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS

The 2011 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nova Bus for this model year.

Recalls for the 2011 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS

NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2011 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS, potentially affecting up to 2,098 vehicles.

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....

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Recall 14V381000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

| 734 vehicles affected

Defect: Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 LFS transit buses manufactured June 2010 to June 2014. In the affected vehicles, the terminal on the postive alternator cable may fracture causing the cable to arc to other components.

Consequence: Arcing of the alternator cable may result in an engine compartment fire.

Remedy: Nova Bus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the terminal and replace it if it is damaged, free of charge. The recall began August 29, 2014. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for...

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Recall 14V380000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT

| 796 vehicles affected

Defect: Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2004 and 2006-2013 LFS transit buses. Due to a programming error in the vehicle control unit, the ABS malfunction light may not illuminate if the ABS control unit loses power. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Consequence: If the ABS malfunction light does not illuminate if the ABS control unit loses power, the driver would not be aware that the ABS is not functional and that the brakes may unexpectedly lock up under certain conditions when the brakes are applied, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy: Nova Bus will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in late August 2014. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number...

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Recall 13V642000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

| 264 vehicles affected

Defect: Nova Bus is recalling certain 2009-2012 model year LFS and LFS HEV transit buses equipped with Sure Power DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.

Consequence: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Nova Bus will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the converters, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2014. Owners may contact Nova Bus at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus's numbers for this recall...

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Owner Complaints for the 2011 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS.

Safety Rating for the 2011 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS

Nova Bus has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

SB-BS-3081-E — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

NOVA BUS: PROCEDURAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE REPLACEMENT OF PLASTIC FUEL TANK WITH AUXILIARY HEATER CONNECTIONS AND NO FUEL GAUGE AND INSTALLATION OF MORE ROBUST, NEW PLASTIC FUEL TANK. *PE UPDATED 4/18/14. *PE

BS2006ER1 — VISIBILITY

Possible interference between the underside of the dash and the wiper pivot.

BS2010E — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Due to wear at the plug connections of the wiring harnesses, sporadic contact discrepancies and entries in the error memory may occur.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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