2016 NOVA BUS LFS Complaints and Recall Information
The 2016 NOVA BUS LFS has 0 complaints and 26 recalls filed with NHTSA. Since there are no complaints, owners have not reported consistent issues with this model.
There are multiple recalls affecting the 2016 NOVA BUS LFS covering braking systems, seat belts, seating hardware, lighting, fuel system, powertrain components, and door safety mechanisms. These recalls address risks including unexpected brake engagement, seat detachment, lighting malfunctions, fuel leaks, and door closing hazards.
- Service brakes air chamber. Recall 24V558000 covers 534 buses with potentially defective brake chambers that may leak air causing brakes to engage unexpectedly, increasing fire and crash risk. Nova Bus will inspect and replace defective chambers free of charge.
- Driver seat belt retraction. Recall 24V647000 affects 1570 buses with seat belts that may not retract properly, creating loose belts and heightened injury risk in crashes. The fix involves installing additional seat stoppers at no cost.
- Driver seat belt adjustment. Recall 23V350000 covers 166 buses where seat belts may fail to retract, corrected by adjusting seat-back angle or adding spacers free of charge.
- Passenger seat attachment. Recall 23V714000 involves 514 buses with improperly installed hardware under rear wheel well seats, risking passenger injury from detached seats. Owners are advised not to drive vehicles until repairs are made at no cost.
- Stop and yield message board. Recall 22V323000 affects 307 buses with message boards duplicating stop and turn signals, potentially causing driver confusion. The remedy removes duplicated equipment free of charge.
- Non-standard auxiliary lights. Recall 22V902000 involves 519 buses with colored auxiliary lights that may distract other drivers, impairing standard lighting. Dealers will remove or replace these lights free of charge.
- Cantilever seat hardware. Recall 19V511000 impacts 802 buses with potentially loose hardware securing cantilever seats, risking injury if seats drop. Dealers will inspect and replace seat rails and hardware at no cost.
- Automatic transmission pressure switches. Recall 20V457000 covers 34 buses with faulty pressure switches that may cause loss of drive and vehicle disablement. Allison Transmissions will replace switches free of charge.
- Fuel rail sealing washer. Recall 21V351000 addresses 644 buses with potential fuel rail leaks increasing fire risk. Dealers will inspect and replace fuel rails as needed free of charge.
- Rear door safety mechanism. Recall 20V354000 includes 55 buses with inactive safety systems that may allow rear doors to close on occupants. Software will be updated free of charge to address this issue.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues involving safety defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. It is recommended to consult applicable legal provisions if persistent problems occur.
2016 NOVA BUS LFS Summary
2016
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
14
Total Recalls
8410
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2016 NOVA BUS LFS
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.
2016 NOVA BUS LFS
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.
2016 NOVA BUS LFS
166 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2012-2022 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.
2016 NOVA BUS LFS
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.
2016 NOVA BUS LFS
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.
2016 NOVA BUS LFS
519 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2010-2021 LFS and 2009-2012 LFS Artic transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with non-standard color auxiliary lights which may impair the effectiveness of the standard lighting equipment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: The colorful lighting may cause confusion by distracting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 NOVA BUS LFS
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.
2016 NOVA BUS LFS
123 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2008-2021 LFS Buses. The center-line height of the brake lights and tail lights is too high, exceeding the maximum height standard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Reduced visibility of the brake and tail lights can increase the risk of a crash.
2016 NOVA BUS LFS
34 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2016 LFS and LFS Artic buses equipped with specific Allison Transmission drive units. The pressure switches on these Drive Units may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of drive.
Risk: A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, offloading passengers to transfer them to another bus can increase the risk of injury.
2016 NOVA BUS LFS
55 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2016-2019 LFS buses. The safety mechanism that automatically re-opens the pneumatic rear passenger door in case of an obstruction may be inactive under certain conditions, allowing the doors to continue to close.
Risk: The rear doors may continue to close while an occupant is in the doorway, increasing the risk of an injury.
2016 NOVA BUS LFS
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.
2016 NOVA BUS LFS
1221 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2011-2019 LFS city buses. The engine door fan electrical connector may not be able to handle the required current and may overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.
Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
2016 NOVA BUS LFS
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.
2016 NOVA BUS LFS
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.
Complaints
No complaints found.