2012 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS
The 2012 NOVA BUS NOVA 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 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR, SEATS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by NOVA BUS for this model year.
Recalls for the 2012 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2012 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS, potentially affecting up to 2,120 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....
View full details →Recall 14V769000 — SEATS
| 7 vehicles affected
Defect: Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2012 LFS transit buses manufactured June 27, 2012, to October 15, 2012, and equipped with slim flip-up seats. In the affected vehicles, the anchor rivnut may not properly secure one end of the seat to the bus wall.
Consequence: If the seat detaches from the wall, there is an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Nova Bus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the anchor rivnut, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2014. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus' number for this recall...
View full details →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...
View full details →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...
View full details →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...
View full details →Recall 12V334000 — SERVICE BRAKES
| 15 vehicles affected
Defect: Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2012 Nova LFS transit buses equipped with certain Bendix brake valves, treadle assemblies, and/or plunger kits.The brake valve plunger may fracture after brake application, resulting in reduced brake pedal angle and travel. This condition may limit the driver's ability to deliver full pressure from the foot brake valve. There is also the potential...
Consequence: This condition could reduce braking ability and lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nova Bus will notify owners and repair the vehicles that contain the brake valves, treadle assemblies, and plunger kits, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 7, 2012. Owners may contact Nova Bus at 1-800-350-6682 or Bendix at...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS.
Safety Rating for the 2012 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS
NOVA BUS has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
BS2062E — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Operator's door latch anchor bolts detaches in service and bumper replaced by an improved model
BS2062E — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Operator's door latch anchor bolts detaches in service and bumper replaced by an improved model
BS2006ER1 — VISIBILITY/WIPER
Possible interference between the underside of the dash and the wiper pivot.
BS1925E — 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 2012 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NOVA BUS NOVA LFS
- 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
- 2011 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS — 0 complaints
- 2012 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS (current)
Other NOVA BUS Models
- NOVA BUS LFS — 2 total complaints
- NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC — 0 total complaints
- NOVA BUS NOVA RTS — 0 total complaints