2023 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC Complaints and Recall Information
The 2023 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC has 0 complaints and 11 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners report issues primarily related to electrical system malfunctions, structural components, braking systems, and engine performance based on recall data.
There are 11 recalls affecting various systems including the electrical system, interior structure, parking brakes, visibility equipment, air conditioning, engine cooling, and drivetrain components.
Recalls- Instrument cluster defect. Recall 24V648000 affects 179 vehicles. The instrument panel may fail to display speed or warning lights due to defective firmware, risking increased crash likelihood. The fix involves updating the instrument panel firmware free of charge.
- Sun visor detachment. Recall 23V781000 covers 2 vehicles. The sun visor may fall from the bracket, potentially distracting the driver or obstructing the windshield view. Nova Bus will inspect and repair sun visor fasteners at no cost.
- Parking brake air leak. Recall 24V518000 includes 900 vehicles. An air leak in the parking brake valve may cause unintended brake engagement without brake light activation. The repair involves tightening parking brake air line connections free of charge.
- Auxiliary heater electrical short. Recall 24V657000 affects 208 buses. Contaminants entering the auxiliary heater module can cause electrical shorts and heater failure, impairing windshield defrosting and increasing fire risk. The remedy is cleaning the air intake free of charge.
- HVAC unit bracket failure. Recall 23V763000 impacts 339 vehicles. Brackets holding the Mobile Climate Control HVAC unit might fail, allowing detachment and creating road hazards. Nova Bus will inspect and reinforce brackets as needed without charge.
- Coolant sensor malfunction. Recall 24V873000 involves 758 buses. The coolant sensor may send false signals causing engine shutdown, increasing crash risk and requiring passenger transfers. The fix includes inspection and coolant sensor replacement free of charge.
- Transmission yoke separation. Recall 23V482000 covers 414 vehicles. The transmission yoke may separate leading to driveshaft detachment and sudden loss of drive power, heightening crash and injury risk during evacuations. Dealers will inspect and tighten output yoke bolts at no cost.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved safety recalls on the 2023 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC may have rights under their state lemon laws. Consulting legal resources regarding these rights is advisable.
2023 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC Summary
2023
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
2800
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2023 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.
2023 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
900 vehicles affected
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2021-2024 LFS and 2021-2023 LFS Artic buses. An air leak may occur in the parking brake valve and unintentionally engage the parking brake without activating the brake lights.
Risk: A bus that stops suddenly without activating brake lights increases the risk of a crash.
2023 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
179 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2023 LFS Artic and 2023-2024 LFS vehicles. The instrument panel may fail to display the speedometer or incorrectly display warning lights, due to defective firmware. In addition, the firmware may result in a loss of drive power.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk: An instrument panel that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash. A loss of drive power also increases the risk of a crash.
2023 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
758 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2023 LFS Artic and 2022-2024 LFS buses. The coolant sensor could send a false signal, causing the engine to shut down.
Risk: An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, transferring passengers from the disabled bus can increase the risk of injury.
2023 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
339 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2020-2023 LFS and LFS Artic transit buses. The brackets retaining the Mobile Climate Control HVAC Unit could fail and allow the unit to detach from the bus.
Risk: An HVAC unit that detaches from a bus can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2023 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
2 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:SUN VISOR
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2023 LFS and LFS Artic transit buses. The sun visor may detach and fall from the bracket.
Risk: A detached sun visor can distract the driver or obstruct the view through the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
2023 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.