2019 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC Complaints and Recall Information
The 2019 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC has 0 complaints and 27 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle components covered by recalls, including brakes, electrical systems, steering, and visibility. No direct owner complaints were submitted.
The vehicle is subject to multiple recalls affecting various systems such as service brakes, electrical equipment, seating, steering, driveline, fuel system, and visibility features. These recalls address potential safety defects that could impair vehicle functionality and increase risks during operation.
Recalls- Brake chamber defect. (NHTSA recall 24V559000) 166 vehicles may have improperly manufactured rear axle brake chambers causing air leaks. The issue risks unexpected brake engagement, overheating, and potential fire or crash. The fix involves inspection and brake chamber replacement as needed at no cost.
- Auxiliary heater electrical short. (NHTSA recall 24V657000) 208 vehicles have auxiliary heater modules vulnerable to contamination causing electrical shorts and auxiliary heater failure, impairing windshield defrosting and increasing fire and crash risk. The remedy includes modifying the heater air intake free of charge.
- Brake chamber air leak. (NHTSA recall 24V558000) 534 vehicles face the same brake chamber air leak issue as recall 24V559000 but covering 2016-2019 models. Inspection and part replacement will be performed free of charge.
- Driver shield glazing defect. (NHTSA recall 24V564000) 186 vehicles use glazing on windows reducing driver visibility and violating Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 205. Nova Bus will inspect and replace glazing where necessary at no cost.
- Driver seat belt malfunction. (NHTSA recall 24V647000) 1570 vehicles may have driver seat belts that fail to retract properly, increasing injury risk. The fix adds seat stoppers to the driver’s rear partition free of charge. Notification expected July 4, 2025.
- Driveshaft separation risk. (NHTSA recall 23V482000) 414 vehicles might experience transmission yoke separation causing sudden loss of drive power and elevated crash risk. Dealers will inspect and tighten output yoke bolts as needed at no cost. Interim owner notices were sent in October 2023.
- Fuse holder short circuit. (NHTSA recall 23V607000) 1189 vehicles have 24-volt power cable and fuse holder issues risking electrical shorts and fire. Remedy includes inspection, cleaning, and removal of corrosion without charge. This expands recall 22V416.
- Passenger seat detachment. (NHTSA recall 23V714000) 514 vehicles have passenger seats with incorrectly installed hardware that could detach, raising injury risk. Owners must not drive affected vehicles until repair is done; Nova Bus will inspect and fix hardware free of charge.
- Signal board duplication. (NHTSA recall 22V323000) 307 vehicles have momentary STOP and YIELD message boards duplicating stop and turn signals, potentially causing driver confusion and crashes. Remedy removes the duplicating equipment at no cost.
- Radiator fan fuse corrosion. (NHTSA recall 22V416000) 273 vehicles suffer from corrosion of radiator fan fuse holders risking electrical shorts and fire. Nova Bus will supply parts and instructions for repairs free of charge.
- Steering gear box fastener risk. (NHTSA recall 22V845000) 827 vehicles with Bosch steering gear boxes may have loose or missing mounting fasteners, risking loss of steering and crash. Owners must not drive affected buses until the remedy is completed, which includes inspection, tightening, and replacement of fasteners at no cost.
- Power steering hose separation. (NHTSA recall 20V568000) 223 vehicles may have power steering pipe separations causing loss of power assist and fluid leaks into passenger compartment, increasing crash and injury risks. Owners will receive instructions for inspection and pipe replacement free of charge.
- Fuel rail leak. (NHTSA recall 21V351000) 644 vehicles have fuel rail sealing washers that may not seat correctly, causing leaks and fire risk. Dealers will inspect and replace fuel rails as needed free of charge.
Owners of the 2019 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC facing repeated repairs or unresolved safety recall issues may have rights under state lemon laws. It is advisable to consult with an attorney specializing in consumer protection and lemon law for guidance on next steps.
2019 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC Summary
2019
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
13
Total Recalls
7055
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2019 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
208 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2024 LFS and 2019-2023 LFS Artic buses. The auxiliary heater module may allow contaminants to enter the electronic controller, which can cause an electrical short. Additionally, the auxiliary heater may fail, causing the defrosting system to not function properly.
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, a windshield defrosting system that does not function properly can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 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.
2019 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
186 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2023 LFS and 2019-2020 LFS Arctic buses. The glazing used on the glass windows may reduce the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."
Risk: Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
2019 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
534 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2016-2019 LFS and LFS Artic buses. The brake chamber on the rear axle may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in an air leak.
Risk: A brake chamber air leak may cause the brakes to engage unexpectedly, which can overheat the brakes and increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, unexpected braking can increase the risk of a crash.
2019 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
166 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2021 LFS and 2019 LFS Artic buses. The brake chamber on the rear axle may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in an air leak.
Risk: A brake chamber air leak may cause the brakes to engage unexpectedly, which can overheat the brakes and increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, unexpected braking can increase the risk of a crash.
2019 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
1189 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2017-2023 LFS and 2017-2022 LFS Artic transit buses. The 24-volt power cable and grounded mounting fastener that secures the fuse holder may short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short circuit can overheat the fuse holder and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
2019 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
414 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2019-2023 LFS and LFS Artic transit buses. The transmission yoke may separate, resulting in driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.
Risk: A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
2019 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.
2019 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
273 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2021 LFS and 2019-2022 LFS Artic buses. The radiator fan's electrical fuse holder may experience excessive corrosion which can result in an electrical short.
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
2019 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.
2019 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
827 vehicles affected
STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2018-2022 LFS and 2018-2021 LFS Artic buses equipped with a Bosch steering gear box. The steering gear box may have an insufficient clamp load, which may allow the mounting plate sub-assembly fasteners to loosen and possibly fall out.
Risk: Missing fasteners may cause a of a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
644 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Nova Bus is recalling certain 2016-2020 LFS and LFS Artic vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2019 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
223 vehicles affected
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2020 Nova Bus LFS transit buses. Certain power steering pipes from the rear engine bay to the front gear box may separate at the connection joint. This may cause a power steering assist lost and power steering fluid may leak from the ceiling into the passenger compartment.
Risk: A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash. A power steering fluid leak into the passenger cabin may increase the risk of a passenger injury.
Complaints
No complaints found.