2014 nova bus lfs-artic

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Safety Recall

#15V735000

A passenger could be injured if their arm is caught in the door.

Technical Summary 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.

Safety Recall

#16V068000

If the main power cable disconnects, there will be a loss of power that could disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Technical Summary Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Nova LFS Artic transit buses manufactured from September 1, 2010, through April 30, 2015, and equipped with Allison transmissions. The main power cable within the energy guiding system (EGS) may have been incorrectly routed and, as a result, the cable may disconnect.

Safety Recall

#16V135000

If the windshield wipers become inoperative, visibility will be decreased, increasing the risk of a crash.

Technical Summary 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.

Safety Recall

#16V412000

If an sign falls, there is an increased risk of injury to anyone under or standing near the sign.

Technical Summary Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Nova LFS and LFS Artic transit buses manufactured from June 18, 2012, through October 19, 2015. The affected transit buses have destinations signs that may not be properly secured and, as a result, the sign may fall.

Safety Recall

#18V829000

If there is a loss of vehicle stability, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Technical Summary Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Nova LFS Artic transit buses. A fault code in the engine may cause the vehicle to operate at zero velocity and lack of dampening reducing vehicle stability.

Safety Recall

#19V511000

If the cantilever seat drops while it is occupied, there is an increased risk of an injury.

Technical Summary 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.

Safety Recall

#22V323000

The momentary text message board duplicating light signals may cause confusion, increasing the risk of a crash.

Technical Summary 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."

Safety Recall

#24V647000

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.

Technical Summary 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.