2012 Nova Bus LFS Artic technical service bulletins
223 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2012 Nova Bus LFS Artic.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- DEF GEN4 tank, tank head and sensor will no longer be available in service
- The Delco-Remy alternator is obsolete
- New lower shock mount available with an adapter plate better suited for the front and rear axle.
- Coolant hose rubbing against bulk head panel edge
- ITS Box Shelves Loose
- Engine compartment junction block scheduled maintenance
- Information about the engine coolant
- The plastic reservoir of the HPU can crack and leak
- Recommendations on the disinfection of vehicles as well as products and precautions to be taken.
- High ambient temperature on exhaust side (after-treatment area) may
- Auxiliary heater Thermo 350 is discontinued
- Vertical beam might crack above front door, second post capping
- Sikaflex seam sealing the exterior panel crack.
- Coolant hose rub on bulkhaed inside the energy guiding system
- Introduction of a new steering gearbox without the lubrication zerk.
- TRW has eliminated from service procedure TAS-103 the greasing of the steering gearbox output shaft.
- Obsolete AIC3 module needs to be replaced by the newer AIC4 module.
- Obsolete AIC3 module needs to be replaced by the newer AIC4 module
- A new part kit and work procedure is required to replace the auxiliary heater filter N12950 since the...
- Engine Fan Connector hot
- Splash Cover NYCT L670, L681 and L692
- Body panels joints may crack
- Various Sika Seams are Cracking
- The repair kit parts will require a specific installation procedure
- Splash cover for Sika bead
- Sika Seams are Cracking, Strip Solution will be introduced in service.
- Availability of a dust protection kit to remove the maintenance need to clean the flame sensor sight glass...
- To avoid the risk of air being trapped which could damage the EGR cooler.
- An inadequate assembly sequence of the engine cradle may
- A new air dryer inspection procedure will be added to the maintenance and preventive maintenance manual...
- Maintenance update of the EGR differential pressure sensor and diesel particulate filter which must be...
- The structural integrity of the plastic PEX fittings may be affected if coated with liquid and/or...
- New improved stanchion is now available for installation in the articulation section of the vehicle.
- A new stanchion was designed to cope with conditions where vehicles are exposed to extreme road vibrations
- Dust intrusion in baselights area through the return air grill.
- Bum rest shells cracking and anchor points may loosen with time and vibration
- N64662 PAL hydraulic filter head discontinued and replaced by hydraulic filter head N8905938 and filter...
- In case of replacing the existing radiator, there is an option to either refit the radiator to the...
- Low coolant level sensor warning
- Procedure and tooling to remove the articulation cylinder pin is inadequate.
- Procedure to follow when replacing a plastic motorize valve by a metal motorize valve.
- Flexible bellows N79197 and N79198 may have an exhaust leak near the rigid exhaust pipe.
- Possible interference between the underside of the dash and the wiper's pivot.
- Introduction of optimized hub carrier kit for ZF AVN-132 middle axle on 60' vehicles
- In case of replacing the existing ZF ABS sensor of AV-132, there is an option to refit the ABS sensor in...
- Dust intrusion in baselights area through the structure vertical tubes (60' bus)
- Vertical beam might crack above front door, second post capping.
- ZF wheel head suspension
- This communication is a letter of information to explain how to be sure to use the latest version of the...
- This communication is a letter of information concerning a fault that may appear on the actia gauge if an...
- Flexible bellows N79197 and N79198 may have an exhaust leak near the rigid exhaust pipe.
- Heating valve N47416 is obsolete.replacement of valve N47416 by the new N8903252, which is shorter,...
- Introducing new hardware and installation procedure for pitman arm
- Incompatibility of actia gauge programs a fault may appear on the actia gauge if an incorrect program...
- Introducing new hardware and installation procedure for Pitman arm
- Incompatibility of Actia gauge programs A fault may appear on the Actia gauge if an incorrect program...
- No access to suspend #6 lifter
- The wiper motor cannot be stopped by the driver.
- Failure of p-clamps on the transmission cooling pipes may force the pipe to come in contact with starter...
- Procedure to follow when replacing a plastic motorize valve by a metal motorize valve
- Failure of p-clamps on the transmission cooling pipes may force the pipe to come in contact with starter...
- Introducing new hardware and installation procedure for pitman arm.
- The red artic tell tale light comes on: 1- for an «error 2 plausibility 2» code lights, generated, for no...
- This communication is a service bulletin concerning the energy guide system power cables and components...
- Cummins code 1242 for accelerator interlock circuit
- Cummins code 1242 for accelerator interlock circuit
- Cable lugs may break and chaffing issues in egs.install new flexible cables with heavy duty lugs
- Hydraulic tank bushing failure after campaign
- Coolant supply to MK2 radiator might be erratic and create air pocket in radiator
- Terminal lugs of the battery cables may crack due to stress.
- Hydraulic tank bushing failure after campaign.
- Steering shaft N74708 supercedes N67971
- Lubrication schedule for the bearing articulation
- Articulation solenoid circuit may
- Introducing new hardware and installation procedure for Pitman arm
- The center hoop support bolt may be loose
- Terminal lugs of the battery cables may crack due to stress.
- Cummins ISL10 engine does not have the configuration to support fault code 2448.
- Hübner articulation
- Hübner articulation.The red artic tell tale light comes on: 1- for an «Error 2 Plausibility 2» code...
- Cummins ISL10 engine does not have the configuration to support fault code 2448
- Ventilate the engine compartment
- A new power switch relay design is now available
- Moisture may accumulate in the space under the driver's seat and
- Front defroster unit hose clamp too large for proper installation
- Grab handle strap: Strap may tear from the fastening assembly
- New auxiliary heater pump piping configuration
- AC compressor hoses leaking
- Coolant filling of the radiator surge tank might be erratic and create air pockets
- Coolant leak near engine thermostat
- The engine air intake hose could rub against the air conditioning compressor components
- AC compressor hoses leaking.
- The skinner valve of the interlock may trigger on code in the Clever Device
- New Potentiometer available in service
- AIC module records noise error codes.
- New fastener for ceiling speaker/camera tile
- A/C compressor belts are splitting down the center.
- Radius rod bolts may come loose.
- Transmission fluid spills from the transmission breather into the engine compartment
- Exhaust system flexible joint bellows, ISL10 engine: The flexible joint bellows may be deformed
- Engine rubber isolators with a new design are now available.
- The rear engine access door may not close properly
- Possible chafing between the brake hoses and surrounding components.
- Alternator in load signal may
- A new radius rod bolt torque is now in effect.
- A new procedure is available to reprogram a new IO/A or IO/B without a laptop
- Possible hydraulic manifold leakage.
- New IO/A and IO/B installed could not be reprogrammed without a laptop with the currently installed program
- The heating pipe support bolts may loosen.
- Irregular wiper movement in the intermittent mode.
- Radius rod bolts may come loose
- A/C compressor belts are splitting down the center
- Service-relevant changes to the adjuster of the air disc brakes.
- Driver partition panel screws may loosen
- Next stop request switch may stop working properly
- Diesel exhaust fl uid tank, 60 ft vehicle: The upper part of the tank support was installed on the wrong...
- Rear axle brake system,Irregular vehicle movement at very low speed
- Exterior speaker stops working.
- The heating pipe support bolts may loosen
- Front destination sign compartment latch may break
- Hydraulic tank bushing is cracking
- Risk of oil leaks, particularly in hot climates, O-rings on ZF axle type AV-132
- Coolant fluid hoses for the DEF reservoir may come into contact with the engine cradle and the streetside...
- The bottom plate may detach from the pivoting battery tray frame.
- Modifications to the fuel tank warranty
- Possibility of water infiltration in the engine air intake.
- Hoses and harnesses can be damaged in the energy guidance system
- The weld bead separates from the fl oor covering, causing degradation to the floor adhesive.
- Diagnose a potentiel Bendix disk brake thermal overload.
- Rubber isolators with a new design are now available.
- Possible chafing between brake hoses and surrounding components, possibly causing the loss of ABS sensor...
- Rubber isolators with a new design are now available
- Eliminate the overheating of the dosage module by adding an extension to the cooling hose to maintain the...
- Emergency door release cable boxes may detach from the baselight.
- The temperature knob may turn freely, without changing the setting.
- Bolts could become loose, which could
- Alternator oil drain hose cracking.Oil leakeage can occur.
- A break may occur between the mounting plate and the stanchion.
- Intermittent low air codes caused by 5-Volt signal interruption
- Operator's door latch anchor bolts and bumper detaches in service
- Air dryer drain hoses detach from the tanks because hoses dry out out and retaining clamps loosen.
- Main panel harness rubs against the metal behind the hinge protection
- Alternator relay wire may break
- Engine idle shutdown should occur after 15 minutes
- Possible chaffing between brake hoses and surrounding components, possibly causing the loss of ABS sensor...
- Belt guard hinge may crack in the upper part.
- At 4 in. Hg vacuum, the fuel sensor restriction closes the fuel supply.
- Due to wear at the plug connections of the wiring harnesses, sporadic contact discrepancies and entries in...
- New procedure for the radiator assembly anchorage levelling to optimize the filling of the coolant and...
- Rubber support breaks on the horizontal cac pipe.
- Possible loss of communication in J1939 network
- The communication between transmission and the Hübner articulation system is requires optimization
- Control light on driver's lateral panel: The lamp might
- New warranty conditions for the fuel tank
- The holes made and the hardware used are not the right size, which might
- Hydraulic fluid may leak from loose connections in the radiator compartment, and at the hydraulic manifold...
- Vehicle vibrations may
- Fire suppression system's Linear Thermal Detector (LTD) wire causes snagging
- Water can infiltrate inside certain damping cylinder connectors, which could
- The isolation valve is absent on the refrigerant return line from the roof unit.
- Driver's compartment door latch
- Loss of contact between wire terminals and switches
- Driver's compartment door latch
- Loss of contact between wire terminals and main control switch
- Temperature control assembly may detach from the windshield
- Repair procedure of the front beam box
- The cavity plug of two electric connectors (MT-X95M on the engine and MS-X64FD in the engine compartment)...
- Vehicle vibrations may
- Protective sheath of the Next Stop wiring harness could become stripped by the sharp edges of the...
- Certain clamps could loosen and
- Recalibration of the ECM (Electronic Control Module) on ISL CM2250 engines.
- Loosening compressor plate generates a compressor belt misalignment
- DEF reservoir filler cap.The filler cap could break during service
- Grab handle spool breaking
- DEF reservoir cap
- For extensive use, a high-quality replacement switch is recommended.
- Probable lateral displacement of the articulation platform rubber trim.
- Information Oil side was written on the wrong side of the seal.
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