2012 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS
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2012 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS Summary
2012
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
2120
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2012 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS
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.
2012 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS
796 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2004 and 2006-2013 LFS transit buses. Due to a programming error in the vehicle control unit, the ABS malfunction light may not illuminate if the ABS control unit loses power. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: If the ABS malfunction light does not illuminate if the ABS control unit loses power, the driver would not be aware that the ABS is not functional and that the brakes may unexpectedly lock up under certain conditions when the brakes are applied, increasing the risk of crash.
2012 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS
7 vehicles affected
SEATS
Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2012 LFS transit buses manufactured June 27, 2012, to October 15, 2012, and equipped with slim flip-up seats. In the affected vehicles, the anchor rivnut may not properly secure one end of the seat to the bus wall.
Risk: If the seat detaches from the wall, there is an increased risk of injury.
2012 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS
734 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 LFS transit buses manufactured June 2010 to June 2014. In the affected vehicles, the terminal on the postive alternator cable may fracture causing the cable to arc to other components.
Risk: Arcing of the alternator cable may result in an engine compartment fire.
2012 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS
264 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nova Bus is recalling certain 2009-2012 model year LFS and LFS HEV transit buses equipped with Sure Power DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Risk: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
2012 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS
15 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES
Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2012 Nova LFS transit buses equipped with certain Bendix brake valves, treadle assemblies, and/or plunger kits.The brake valve plunger may fracture after brake application, resulting in reduced brake pedal angle and travel. This condition may limit the driver's ability to deliver full pressure from the foot brake valve. There is also the potential that the brake plunger could become lodged and prevent the release of the service brakes.
Risk: This condition could reduce braking ability and lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.