The worst 2011 Nova Bus LFS problems
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Recalls 5
Service brakes, air: supply: low pressure warning: switch
- What is wrong
- Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 1997-2002, 2005-2024 LFS, 2009-2014, and 2016 - 2024 LFS Artic transit buses. The low brake air pressure warning light may fail to illuminate when the engine is off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- Risk
- A low brake air pressure warning light that fails to illuminate when the engine is off will not alert the driver to a low brake pressure condition, increasing the risk of a crash if the parking brake is disengaged before starting the engine.
- Remedy
- Nova Bus will update the firmware, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed by July 17, 2026. Owners will receive another notice once remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1‑450‑472‑6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5918. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning October 2, 2026.
Recall number 26V355000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2010-2021 LFS and 2009-2012 LFS Artic transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with non-standard color auxiliary lights which may impair the effectiveness of the standard lighting equipment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- The colorful lighting may cause confusion by distracting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the non-standard color lights, or replace them with white lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2023. Owners may contact Nova's customer service at 1‑800‑350‑6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5350/5351.
Recall number 22V902000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: brake lights
- What is wrong
- Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2008-2021 LFS Buses. The center-line height of the brake lights and tail lights is too high, exceeding the maximum height standard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- Reduced visibility of the brake and tail lights can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Nova will notify owners, and provide instructions for interchanging the positions of the brake light and tail light components with the turn signal light components, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 2021. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1‑800‑350‑6682.
Recall number 21V151000 · Recall details
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2011-2019 LFS city buses. The engine door fan electrical connector may not be able to handle the required current and may overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.
- Risk
- A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Nova will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector, free of charge. The recall began May 21, 2019. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1‑800‑350‑6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR4595.
Recall number 19V274000 · Recall details
Seats
- What is wrong
- Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Nova LFS transit buses manufactured from August 10, 2010, through November 5, 2015. The affected seats have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.
- Risk
- If the seat belt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Nova will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats for missing welds. If missing welds are found, the seats will be repaired, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2016. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1‑450‑472‑6410. Nova's recall number for this campaign is CR3632.
Recall number 16V191000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2011 Nova Bus LFS 154
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
- New lower shock mount available with an adapter plate better suited for the front and rear axle.
- ITS Box Shelves Loose
- Engine compartment junction block scheduled maintenance
- Information about the engine coolant
- Recommendations on the disinfection of vehicles as well as products and precautions to be taken.
- Auxiliary heater Thermo 300 is discontinued
- Vertical beam might crack above front door, second post capping
- 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.
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Is the 2011 Nova Bus LFS reliable?
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How many recalls does the 2011 Nova Bus LFS have?
5 recalls, covering service brakes, air, exterior lighting and electrical system.
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