2013 Nova Bus LFS Artic technical service bulletins
188 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2013 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- The Delco-Remy alternator is obsolete
- DEF tank Head Unit GEN4
- DEF tank Head Unit GEN4 N8900882 is no longer available in service, it is replace by the new DEF tank Head...
- 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.
- The elbow used on the CAC pipes too short and found a leakage, decided to use the double clamp, it was...
- High ambient temperature on exhaust side (after-treatment area) may
- Auxiliary heater Thermo 350 is discontinued
- Sikaflex seam sealing the exterior panel crack.
- 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
- Engine Fan Connector hot
- Body panels joints may crack
- Various Sika Seams are Cracking
- The repair kit parts will require a specific installation procedure
- Delco 450 Amp Alternator internal failure
- Paint peeling occur on skirt panels and other exterior trim components
- Driver Partition Legend decal is cracking
- To avoid the risk of air being trapped which could damage the EGR cooler.
- 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 EGS coolant hoses may leak in the baselight above the passenger area.
- Cummins code 1242 for accelerator sensors circuit
- Automatic Passenger Counter may report erroneous data due to dust or water intrusion on optical front door...
- Original valve is discontinued
- The structural integrity of the plastic PEX fittings may be affected if coated with liquid and/or...
- Seats might get detached from damaged seat rails.
- A new stanchion was designed to cope with conditions where vehicles are exposed to extreme road vibrations
- New improved stanchion is now available for installation in the articulation section of the vehicle.
- This is a product improvement campaign that is being issued to recaliberate the ECM and upfit with...
- Subject to application and duty cycle, DEF dosing valve can clog up and
- Dust hides safety decals on hybrid electric units
- Automatic Passenger Counter may report erroneous data due to dust or water intrusion on optical front door...
- Dust intrusion in baselights area through the return air grill.
- Possibility of engine derating, stalling and losing of power
- 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...
- Low coolant level sensor warning
- Sporadic illumination of check engine light and transmission light on the dashboard
- Existing NOx sensors may be prone to failures
- Interlock brake is activated when the B-bus network is disconnected or lost.
- Procedure and tooling to remove the articulation cylinder pin is inadequate.
- In case of replacing the existing radiator, there is an option to either refit the radiator to the...
- Check light ON and continuous blinking of transmission fault code due to improper routing of ground cable.
- Procedure to follow when replacing a plastic motorize valve by a metal motorize valve.
- Improved solution to secure Radiator Canopy Panel hardware
- Interlock brake is activated when the B-bus network is disconnected or lost
- Check light ON and continuous blinking of transmission fault code due to improper routing of ground cable
- Introduction of optimized hub carrier kit for ZF AVN-132 middle axle on 60' vehicles
- Engine derating, stalling, and loss of power may occur as a result of code 3568
- Dust intrusion in baselights area through the structure vertical tubes (60' bus)
- Vertical beam might crack above front door, second post capping.
- Cummins coolant sensors equipped with EPC connectors fail in service due to water infiltration.
- 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 the lower door spherical bearing and pivot...
- This communication is a letter of information concerning a fault that may appear on the actia gauge if an...
- Heating valve N47416 is obsolete.replacement of valve N47416 by the new N8903252, which is shorter,...
- Cummins coolant sensors equipped with the epc connectors fail in service due to water infiltration."
- 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...
- Cummins coolant sensors equipped with the EPC connectors fail in service due to water infiltration.
- 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.
- Cummins code 1242 for accelerator sensors circuit, replace the throttle pedal sensors cable.
- The communication between allison transmission and ACU3 requires optimization
- 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...
- Replacement of 24-VOLT and HVAC cables in egs
- Introducing new hardware and installation procedure for pitman arm.
- Auxiliary heater intake pipe mounting bracket might not be able to withstand the vibration induced by the...
- The red artic tell tale light comes on: 1- for an «error 2 plausibility 2» code lights, generated, for no...
- Auxiliary heater intake pipe mounting bracket might not be able to withstand the vibration induced by the...
- Disabling battery management feature may hinder the functionality of radiator ventilation fans thereby...
- This communication is a service bulletin concerning the replacement of 24-VOLT and HVAC cables in egs.
- This communication is a service bulletin concerning the replacement of 24-VOLT and HVAC cables in egs with...
- This communication is a service bulletin concerning the energy guide system power cables and components...
- Wheelhouse kick-plates may come loose.
- This campaign is being issued to highlight the modifi ed routing of power and ground wires inside the mcc...
- This campaign is being issued to highlight the modifi ed routing of power and ground
- Articulation solenoid circuit may cause an error code in acu
- Articulation solenoid circuit may
- Cable lugs may break and chaffing issues in egs.install new flexible cables with heavy duty lugs
- Cable lugs may break: replacement of 24-VOLT and HVAC cables in egs
- Coolant supply to MK2 radiator might be erratic and create air pocket in radiator
- Bum rest shells cracking and anchor points may loosen with time and vibration.
- Steering shaft N74708 supercedes N67971
- Interference between external oil filter and fuse bracket holder
- Lubrication schedule for the bearing articulation
- Introducing new hardware and installation procedure for Pitman arm
- The passenger counting sensor may have a pinch point safety hazard which can result in injury.
- The center hoop support bolt may be loose
- The engine air intake hose could rub against the air conditioning compressor components
- Hübner articulation
- Hübner articulation.The red artic tell tale light comes on: 1- for an «Error 2 Plausibility 2» code...
- Moisture may accumulate in the space under the driver's seat and
- Grab handle strap: Strap may tear from the fastening assembly
- Niehoff alternator bolts and rubber air intake elbow
- Document superceeded by BS3352
- Change oil level Dipstick for ZF transmission for correct oil level reading
- New Potentiometer available in service
- Heat shield sleeve could be missing and heat deteriorates the hose, leading to a possible coolant leak
- Condenser purging system
- Dipstick for ZF transmission
- The A/C condensor purge too much oil or does not purge at all.
- New fastener for ceiling speaker/camera tile
- Wiper arms and linkage may come loose
- Fuel leaks may occur on the # 2 and # 4 injector fuel supply lines.
- The rear engine access door may not close properly
- Possible chafing between the brake hoses and surrounding components.
- A new radius rod bolt torque is now in effect.
- Service-relevant changes to the adjuster of the air disc brakes.
- Soot leak at exhaust system flexible joint bellows.
- Next stop request switch may stop working properly
- Exterior speaker stops working.
- The heating pipe support bolts may loosen
- Kneeling switch may break under intensive usage
- Front destination sign compartment latch may break
- Missing informations on driver's legend decal.
- The bottom plate may detach from the pivoting battery tray frame.
- Possibility of water infiltration in the engine air intake.
- Driver partition panel screws may loosen
- AC compressor hoses leaking.
- The weld bead separates from the fl oor covering, causing degradation to the floor adhesive.
- Diagnose a potentiel Bendix disk brake thermal overload.
- 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.
- Coolant filter additive free N71764 installed in production since august 2013
- Bolts could become loose, which could
- Intermittent low air codes caused by 5-Volt signal interruption
- Engine's ground cable terminal not protected against corrosion.
- Ground cable was mounted on radiator frame without the paint being removed.
- The shipping cap should have been removed in production.Brake caliper shipping cap.
- Hydraulic fi lter housing gasket must be removed.
- No threadlocker was applied on the control valve's nut.
- Jam nut missing on the rod support
- Air dryer silencer kit
- Unfi ltered air can be sucked into the engine.
- 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
- Belt guard hinge may crack in the upper part.
- At 4 in. Hg vacuum, the fuel sensor restriction closes the fuel supply.
- Tire manufacturer Michelin has introduced new tires with improved features, including; Longitudinal and...
- The communication between transmission and the Hübner articulation system is requires optimization
- Control light on driver's lateral panel: The lamp might
- Transmission fluid spills from the transmission breather into the engine compartment
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