2023 NOVA BUS LFS Complaints and Recall Information
The 2023 NOVA BUS LFS has 0 complaints and 46 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owner reports most commonly indicate issues related to electrical system defects, propulsion system failures, and safety equipment malfunctions.
There are 46 recalls affecting various systems such as electrical components, propulsion systems, braking, steering, and visibility features. The recalls address risks including engine shutdowns, fire hazards, loss of drive power, and safety device failures. Remedies typically involve inspections, part replacements, software updates, and repairs done at no cost to owners.
- Electrical system defects. Multiple recalls address loose connections in alternator power cables, bus bar grounding issues in HVAC units, improper fuse holder installations, and defective instrument panel firmware causing incorrect or missing warnings and loss of drive power (NHTSA campnos 24V203000, 24V421000, 23V607000, 24V648000).
- Propulsion system failures. Issues include loose traction battery hardware, software errors that shut down the Vehicle Control Unit causing loss of drive power, and incorrect engine wiring harness length leading to harness damage (campnos 25V184000, 24V727000, 25V213000).
- Steering system malfunctions. Missing check valves in electric power steering allow unintended steering wheel movement while loose power steering hose fittings risk loss of power steering assist (campnos 25V476000, 23V481000).
- Braking system concerns. Air leaks in parking brake valves can cause unintended brake engagement without activating brake lights, increasing crash risk (campno 24V518000).
- Fuel system defects. Improper crimping on secondary fuel filter hoses risks fuel leak and fire, accompanied by engine stall possibility. Notices include a Do Not Drive advisory until repair (campno 24V328000).
- Visibility impairments. Defective windshield wiper arm alignment, inadequate glazing on windows, and malfunctioning auxiliary heater modules impacting defrosting have been recalled (campnos 24V519000, 24V564000, 24V657000).
- Safety restraint issues. Driver seat belts may fail to retract properly, risking loose belt conditions that reduce occupant protection in crashes (campno 24V647000).
- Structural component hazards. HVAC units could detach due to failing brackets, and sun visors may fall off, both raising crash hazards (campnos 23V763000, 23V781000).
- Suspension and drivetrain risks. Front air suspension springs can detach, and driveshaft transmission yokes may separate causing sudden power loss (campnos 23V866000, 23V482000).
- Wheelchair securement errors. Incorrect attachment locations potentially disable proper occupant restraint, increasing injury risk during crashes (campno 24V907000).
Owners dealing with safety-related defects, recalls involving critical vehicle control systems, or repeated repairs may have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting a legal expert on consumer protection could help address unresolved vehicle safety issues.
2023 NOVA BUS LFS Summary
2023
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
27
Total Recalls
8632
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2023 NOVA BUS LFS
24 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Nova Bus LFS transit buses. The high voltage batteries may have loose hardware that can fall inside the battery pack and create a short circuit.
Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
2023 NOVA BUS LFS
45 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS buses. A digital display firmware error may cause the instrument panel indicator lights to remain solidly illuminated even when the turn signal are off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: A faulty indictor light, that cannot provide the driver with information about the status of the turn signals, increases the risk of a crash.
2023 NOVA BUS LFS
339 vehicles affected
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2020-2023 LFS transit buses. The electric power steering system may be missing a check valve, allowing hydraulic pressure to turn the steering wheel without the driver's input.
Risk: A steering wheel that turns unintentionally increases the risk of a crash or injury.
2023 NOVA BUS LFS
44 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS transit buses. The engine wiring harness may be the incorrect length, which can result in harness damage and a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
2023 NOVA BUS LFS
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
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
45 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS buses. The ground connection on the bus bar in the HVAC roof unit may not be secured properly, which can result in an unexpected engine shutdown or an overheated ground connection.
Risk: An unexpected engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash. An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.
2023 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.
2023 NOVA BUS LFS
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.
2023 NOVA BUS LFS
34 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS buses. The windshield wiper arms may be incorrectly aligned, which can cause the wiper blades to collide.
Risk: Damaged wiper blades can reduce visibility in certain weather conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
2023 NOVA BUS LFS
36 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS vehicles. Missing electrical components may prevent the battery disconnect switch from functioning.
Risk: An inoperative battery disconnect switch increases the risk of electrical shock and injury during maintenance and repairs.
2023 NOVA BUS LFS
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
608 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2021-2022 LFS Artic and 2021-2023 LFS buses. The alternator power cable nut may not have been tightened properly.
Risk: A loose nut can cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
2023 NOVA BUS LFS
40 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS buses. A software error may cause the Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) to crash, disconnecting the high voltage batteries and causing a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
2023 NOVA BUS LFS
653 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2020-2024 LFS vehicles. The engine coolant return hose may fail, leaking coolant and causing an engine shutdown.
Risk: An unexpected engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, transferring passengers from the disabled bus can increase the risk of injury.
2023 NOVA BUS LFS
24 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2024 LFS buses. The wheelchair securement system may have been installed with the attachment points in the incorrect locations.
Risk: Incorrectly located attachment points may prevent the securement system from adequately restraining the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
2023 NOVA BUS LFS
52 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS vehicles. Insufficient crimping may allow the secondary fuel filter hoses to disconnect and leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Additionally, a lack of fuel can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
2023 NOVA BUS LFS
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
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
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
196 vehicles affected
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS transit buses. During the hose manufacturing, the power steering hose may not have been assembled correctly, which can result in hose fitting detachment and a loss of power steering assist.
Risk: Sudden loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
2023 NOVA BUS LFS
13 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS battery electric transit buses. The rivnut threaded inserts inside the high-voltage battery may be over-tightened and break, which could result in a short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
2023 NOVA BUS LFS
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.
2023 NOVA BUS LFS
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.
2023 NOVA BUS LFS
7 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS battery electric transit buses. The coolant line in the high voltage battery pack may not be fully seated and locked, which can result in the loss of coolant and an electrical short circuit.
Risk: A battery short circuit may increase the risk of a fire.
2023 NOVA BUS LFS
9 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2023 LFS buses. The front air spring suspension hardware may separate from the attachment plate, causing a sudden loss of suspension.
Risk: A loss of suspension can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
2023 NOVA BUS LFS
718 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2021-2023 LFS transit buses equipped with a directional foot switch. The turn signals may intermittently become inoperative.
Risk: Inoperative turn signals may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.