2015 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC Complaints and Recall Information
The 2015 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC has 0 complaints and 16 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to seating hardware, electrical systems, and exterior components based on recall data, rather than direct complaints.
There are 16 recalls affecting this vehicle, covering a range of vehicle systems from seating to electrical wiring and lighting. The recalls address safety-critical attachments, power system routing, brake components, and driver restraint systems, among others.
Recalls- Passenger door sensor. Recall 15V735000 affects 304 buses. An optical sensor for the passenger counter may pinch arms between the housing and door. The fix is a longer protective cover installation and adding a warning label. No drive restrictions. Notification started November 23, 2015.
- Driver seat belt retraction. Recall 24V647000 covers 1570 vehicles. The driver’s seat belt sometimes fails to retract properly, risking injury in a crash. Nova adds seat stoppers to the driver’s rear partition. No drive restrictions. Owner letters expected by July 4, 2025.
- Passenger seat fasteners. Recall 23V714000 involves 514 buses. Incorrect hardware installation under rear wheel well seats may cause seat detachment. Owners are advised not to drive until fixed. Nova replaces hardware free of charge. Notification began December 1, 2023.
- Signal duplication on message board. Recall 22V323000 affects 307 buses. Momentary STOP and YIELD message boards duplicate stop light and turn signals, causing confusion and potential crash risk. Nova will remove the message board and related equipment. No drive restrictions. Notification mailed June 27, 2022.
- Cantilever seat attachment. Recall 19V511000 covers 802 buses. Improperly tightened hardware on cantilever seats may allow the seat to drop. Nova inspects and replaces seat rails and hardware as needed. No drive restrictions. Notification started August 30, 2019.
- Main power cable routing. Recall 16V068000 includes 229 buses with Allison transmissions. The main power cable within the energy guiding system may disconnect due to incorrect routing, risking vehicle disablement. Dealers inspect and re-route the cable. No drive restrictions. Notification began April 11, 2016.
- Engine software fault. Recall 18V829000 affects 337 buses. A fault code may cause zero velocity operation and loss of vehicle stability. Dealers update Hubner ACU software at no cost. No drive restrictions. Notification began December 6, 2018.
- Brake caliper guide pin failure. Recall 18V299000 covers 1058 buses. Surface roughness on radial brake caliper guide pins can cause bolt breakage, risking brake loss or tire pressure loss. Dealers install new guide pins. No drive restrictions. Notification issued May 7, 2018.
- Wiper idler arm pin stripping. Recall 16V135000 includes 863 buses. The pin on the wiper idler arm may strip, causing inoperative windshield wipers and reduced visibility. Dealers replace the wiper idler arm. No drive restrictions. Notification began April 21, 2016.
- Destination sign security. Recall 16V412000 involves 914 buses. Destination signs may not be secured properly and can fall, risking injury. Dealers inspect and secure signs. No drive restrictions. Notification started July 20, 2016.
Owners dealing with multiple safety recalls, unresolved recall repairs, or safety-related defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney specializing in lemon law claims is advisable for persistent or safety-critical issues.
2015 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC Summary
2015
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
10
Total Recalls
6898
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2015 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
1570 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2010-2020 LFS Artic and 2012-2024 LFS vehicles. The driver's seat belt may not retract properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Risk: A seat belt that does not retract properly may result in a loose seat belt, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
2015 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
514 vehicles affected
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2015-2019 LFS and LFS Artic transit buses. The attachment hardware may have been incorrectly installed beneath the rear wheel well passenger seats, allowing the seat to detach from the frame.
Risk: A detached passenger seat may inadequately restrain a passenger during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2015 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
307 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2016-2020 LFS and 2013-2022 LFS Artic buses. The momentary STOP and YIELD text message board is duplicating the stop light and turn signal light signals. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: The momentary text message board duplicating light signals may cause confusion, increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
802 vehicles affected
SEATS
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2014-2017 LFS and LFS Artic buses equipped with USSC cantilever seats. The hardware used to attach the cantilever seats to the side rail may have been improperly tightened. As a result, the cantilever seat may drop to the floor.
Risk: If the cantilever seat drops while it is occupied, there is an increased risk of an injury.
2015 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
337 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Nova LFS Artic transit buses. A fault code in the engine may cause the vehicle to operate at zero velocity and lack of dampening reducing vehicle stability.
Risk: If there is a loss of vehicle stability, it can increase the risk of a crash.
2015 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
1058 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nova LFS and LFS Artic transit buses, equipped with axles with radial air disk brakes. Surface roughness of a guide pin in the radial brake calipers may cause the brake carriage guide pin support bolt to break.
Risk: Breakage of the guide pin can cause loss of braking ability or loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
229 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Nova LFS Artic transit buses manufactured from September 1, 2010, through April 30, 2015, and equipped with Allison transmissions. The main power cable within the energy guiding system (EGS) may have been incorrectly routed and, as a result, the cable may disconnect.
Risk: If the main power cable disconnects, there will be a loss of power that could disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
914 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Nova LFS and LFS Artic transit buses manufactured from June 18, 2012, through October 19, 2015. The affected transit buses have destinations signs that may not be properly secured and, as a result, the sign may fall.
Risk: If an sign falls, there is an increased risk of injury to anyone under or standing near the sign.
2015 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
863 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 LFS and LFS Artic vehicles manufactured from January 1, 2014, through February 15, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the pin on the wiper idler arm may strip causing the windshield wipers to become inoperative.
Risk: If the windshield wipers become inoperative, visibility will be decreased, increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
304 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
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.
Risk: A passenger could be injured if their arm is caught in the door.
Complaints
No complaints found.