FT4651
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Failure of DEF sensor GEN 6 within the expected 5-years lifespan.
Vehicle report
2015 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
Service bulletins
72 bulletinsTechnical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.
LI5170E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
New lower shock mount available with an adapter plate better suited for the front and rear axle.
LI5185E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Cummins has issued a Temporary Repair Practice: TRP2484 â ECM Calibration for DEF Header Sensor Failures due to Parts Shortage TRP allowing temporary calibration of the engine ECM in the event of the DEF sensor failure and repeated error codes.
LI4494E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engine compartment junction block scheduled maintenance. This document is an addendum to Nova Bus Maintenance Manual section 19-401, outlining the need to monitor the condition of junction blocks and correct when required.
LI3978E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Information about the engine coolant. Coolant types should not be mixed in the engine.
LI5011E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Recommendations on the disinfection of vehicles as well as products and precautions to be taken.
LI4968ER1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Auxiliary heater Thermo 350 is discontinued. The Thermo Plus unit will replace the current unit only if the whole unit needs to be replaced. There is no need to retrofit any buses with the new Thermo Plus units. Replacement parts are available for the current Thermo/Thermo-S units already installed.
APS4896E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Introduction of a new steering gearbox without the lubrication zerk.
LI4432ER1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TRW has eliminated from service procedure TAS-103 the greasing of the steering gearbox output shaft.
BS4630E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
When Fast idle is active the engine parameter prevents the engine from doing an active regeneration.
LI4546E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
To avoid the risk of air being trapped which could damage the EGR cooler.
LI4394E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A new air dryer inspection procedure will be added to the maintenance and preventive maintenance manual for air dryer system sections,
BS4173ER1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The EGS coolant hoses may leak in the baselight above the passenger area.
LI4374ER1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Latch adjustment for the the proper operation of the destination sign doors.
BS4153ER1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Automatic Passenger Counter may report erroneous data due to dust or water intrusion on optical front door sensor lens
LI4345E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Original valve is discontinued
LI4374E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Latch adjustment for the proper operation of the destination sign doors
LI4156E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The structural integrity of the plastic PEX fittings may be affected if coated with liquid and/or lubricant, which may lead to coolant leaking into the passenger compartment.
BS4178E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Seats might get detached from damaged seat rails.
LI4167ER1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
New improved stanchion is now available for installation in the articulation section of the vehicle.
LI4200E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a product improvement campaign that is being issued to recaliberate the ECM and upfit with improved Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) component of the Cummins Engine(s).
LI4263ER1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Subject to application and duty cycle, DEF dosing valve can clog up and cause engine to derate, stall, lose power and log FC3568. Increasing dosing valve and DEF hose angle can help reduce such occurrence. Vehicles reporting repetitive FC3568 can be modified according to procedure herein.
BS4243E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dust hides safety decals on hybrid electric units
BS4153E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Automatic Passenger Counter may report erroneous data due to dust or water intrusion on optical front door sensor lens.
LI4167ER2
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
New improved stanchion is now available for installation in the articulation section of the vehicle.
LI4167E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
New improved stanchion is now available for installation in the articulation section of the vehicle.
LI4263E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Possibility of engine derating, stalling and losing of power
BS4173E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The EGS coolant hoses may leak in the baselight above the passenger area.
LI3402ER4
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Low coolant level sensor warning
BS3933E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Sporadic illumination of check engine light and transmission light on the dashboard
LI3402ER3
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Low coolant level sensor warning
BS4137E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Existing NOx sensors may be prone to failures
LI4113E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Procedure and tooling to remove the articulation cylinder pin is inadequate.
BS4012ER2
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Check light ON and continuous blinking of transmission fault code due to improper routing of ground cable.
LI4074E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Improved solution to secure Radiator Canopy Panel hardware
BS4012ER1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Check light ON and continuous blinking of transmission fault code due to improper routing of ground cable
LI3720E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Introduction of optimized hub carrier kit for ZF AVN-132 middle axle on 60' vehicles
BS4012E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Check light ON and continuous blinking of transmission fault code due to improper routing of ground cable.
BS3969E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dust intrusion in baselights area through the structure vertical tubes (60' bus)
LI3944E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engine derating, stalling, and loss of power may occur as a result of code 3568
LI3753E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Vertical beam might crack above front door, second post capping.
BS3866E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Cummins coolant sensors equipped with EPC connectors fail in service due to water infiltration.
LI3478E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THIS COMMUNICATION IS A LETTER OF INFORMATION CONCERNING A FAULT THAT MAY APPEAR ON THE ACTIA GAUGE IF AN INCORRECT PROGRAM VERSION IS USED.
BS3871E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF BATTERY CABLE (+VE) CHAFFING AGAINST SHARP BRACKET SUPPORTING THE GROUND CABLE.
bs3871e
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
There is a possibility of battery cable (+ve) chaffing against sharp bracket supporting the ground cable.
LI3446ER5
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INTRODUCING NEW HARDWARE AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR PITMAN ARM. (R5 UPDATED THE TORQUE VALUE IN PROCEDURE LINE 1.9)
LI3478ER1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INCOMPATIBILITY OF ACTIA GAUGE PROGRAMS A FAULT MAY APPEAR ON THE ACTIA GAUGE IF AN INCORRECT PROGRAM VERSION IS USED (R1 MODIFICATIONS: SPEEDO SW 109633V08_00 CHANGED TO 109633V08_02 FOR ATUQ. FOR TTC SPEEDO SW 116724V04_35 CHANGED TO 116724V01_40 AND TACH SW 117130V01_07 CHANGED TO 117130V01_09
li3446er5
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Introducing new hardware and installation procedure for Pitman arm. (R5 updated the torque value in procedure line 1.9)
li3478er1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Incompatibility of Actia gauge programs A fault may appear on the Actia gauge if an incorrect program version is used (R1 modifications: Speedo SW 109633V08_00 changed to 109633V08_02 for ATUQ. For TTC Speedo SW 116724V04_35 changed to 116724V01_40 and Tach SW 117130V01_07 changed to 117130V01_09
LI3770E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NO ACCESS TO SUSPEND #6 LIFTER. CUT HOLE FOR ACCESS TO #6 CYLINDER EXHAUST LIFTER.
BS3419E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The wiper motor cannot be stopped by the driver.
BS3626ER1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CUMMINS CODE 1242 FOR ACCELERATOR SENSORS CIRCUIT, REPLACE THE THROTTLE PEDAL SENSORS CABLE.
BS3773E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN ALLISON TRANSMISSION AND ACU3 REQUIRES OPTIMIZATION. REPROGRAM THE ACU3 HUBNER SOFTWARE.
BS3626E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CUMMINS CODE 1242 FOR ACCELERATOR SENSORS CIRCUIT
LI3732E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW WHEN REPLACING A PLASTIC MOTORIZE VALVE BY A METAL MOTORIZE VALVE. FOR THE DRIVER'S COMPARTMENT DEFROSTER VALVE.
LI3446ER4
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INTRODUCING NEW HARDWARE AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR PITMAN ARM.
BS3554ER3
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
AUXILIARY HEATER INTAKE PIPE MOUNTING BRACKET MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO WITHSTAND THE VIBRATION INDUCED BY THE BUS FRAME.
LI3446ER3
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INTRODUCING NEW HARDWARE AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR PITMAN ARM.
BS3379ER2
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THE RED ARTIC TELL TALE LIGHT COMES ON: 1- FOR AN «ERROR 2 PLAUSIBILITY 2» CODE LIGHTS, GENERATED, FOR NO REASON 2- WHEN NO CODE IS REGISTERED IN THE ACU (GHOST CODE). SOLUTION: REPROGRAM THE ARTICULATION CONTROL UNIT (ACU).
BS3554ER1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
AUXILIARY HEATER INTAKE PIPE MOUNTING BRACKET MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO WITHSTAND THE VIBRATION INDUCED BY THE BUS FRAME.
BS3599ER1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DISABLING BATTERY MANAGEMENT FEATURE MAY HINDER THE FUNCTIONALITY OF RADIATOR VENTILATION FANS THEREBY CAUSING ENGINE OVERHEAT CODES. ALSO LEADS TO BATTERY OVERCHARGING.
BS3538E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
WHEELHOUSE KICK-PLATES MAY COME LOOSE.
BS3515E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CABLE LUGS MAY BREAK: REPLACEMENT OF 24-VOLT AND HVAC CABLES IN EGS
BS3465E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Articulation solenoid circuit may cause an error code in ACU
LI3486E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Lubrication schedule for the bearing articulation. Additional greasing intervals promote extended durability of articulation joint main bearing when exposed to harsh environments. These severe environments may include, but not limited to, dust/dirt, extreme cold/heat, moisture, salt or other corrosive constituents. Customers operating Nova Bus articulated vehicles in harsh environments are encouraged to follow the lubrication schedule herein.
LI3446ER2
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Introducing new hardware and installation procedure for Pitman arm. (R2 revision is for: Road number and VIN has been updated for L860 TTC)
BS3379ER1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Hübner articulation. The red artic tell tale light comes on: 1- for an «Error 2 Plausibility 2» code lights, generated, for no reason 2- when no code is registered in the ACU (ghost code).
BS3379E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Hübner articulation.The red artic tell tale light comes on: 1- for an «Error 2 Plausibility 2» code lights, generated, for no reason 2- when no code is registered in the ACU (ghost code).
LI1953E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Moisture may accumulate in the space under the driver's seat and cause corrosion of the power steering hydraulic fittings and piping.
LI3188
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A new radius rod bolt torque is now in effect.
LI3045E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Coolant filter additive free N71764 installed in production since august 2013
LI2002E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Tire manufacturer Michelin has introduced new tires with improved features, including; Longitudinal and lateral grip on dry and wet surfaces; Increased tread wear mileage
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