2012 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC Complaints and Recall Information

The 2012 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle equipment and safety features based on recall data.

Six recalls have been issued for various safety and equipment defects affecting multiple systems including seat belts, exterior lighting, electrical wiring, and destination signs.

• Seat belts failure. Recall 24V647000 affects 1,570 vehicles. The driver’s seat belt may not retract properly, causing it to be loose and increasing injury risk. Nova Bus will install additional seat stoppers to fix the issue free of charge. Owner notifications are expected by July 4, 2025.
• Non-standard auxiliary lighting. Recall 22V902000 involves 519 vehicles with colorful auxiliary lights that could distract other drivers and raise crash risk. Dealers will remove or replace these lights with white ones at no cost. Owner letters were sent January 31, 2023.
• Main power cable routing. Recall 16V068000 covers 229 buses with potential disconnection of the main power cable in the energy guiding system, which could disable the vehicle. Dealers will inspect and re-route the cable free of charge. Recall started April 11, 2016.
• Destination sign security. Recall 16V412000 affects 914 vehicles with destination signs that may fall and cause injury. Dealers will secure or repair the signs at no cost. Owner notifications began July 20, 2016.

Owners facing repeated repairs or safety defects from these recalls may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a knowledgeable attorney could help determine eligibility for relief.