BS5463ER1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Failure of camera bracket will cause the camera to swing while bus is in motion.
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2016 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
Service bulletins
127 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.
BS5463E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Failure of camera bracket will cause the camera to swing while bus is in motion.
LI5427E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Improved durability of engine-side heat exchanger hoses.
FT5409
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A bad connection at the ZF transmission connector may cause the transmission to jerk when shifting or show the fault code 188.
FT5499E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Validation of the previous passenger seat back panel campaign.
FT5463
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Failure of camera bracket will cause the camera to swing while bus is in motion.
FT4651
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Failure of DEF sensor GEN 6 within the expected 5-years lifespan.
APS5370E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The Delco-Remy alternator is obsolete. Air cooled ductless (Almott) alternator, power cable and hardware kit to replace the Delco-Remy oil-cooled alternator.
FT5243
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ECP radiator failures deemed to be due to overpressure events.
FT5194
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Destination sign controllers were failing at a high rate. Water intrusion causing signs to fail cracks on lights
BS5210ER1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Horn may fail due to the low internal high heat resistance.
LI5170E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
New lower shock mount available with an adapter plate better suited for the front and rear axle.
PC1033
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Headlight Failure
BS5210E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Horn may fail due to the low internal high heat resistance.
PC1025R3
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
radiator leaking coolant
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.
PC1025R2
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Radiator leaking coolant
PC1025R1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Radiator leaking coolant
PC1030
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cracked marker lights causes water intrusion
BS5119E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Brake chambers may fail and cause the drive axle brakes to overheat
FT5055R1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Disconnect the power for the auxiliary heater. short term countermeasure
ft5090
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Kidde fire suppression system tamper seal
FT5048
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Bracket for the front camera may break
PC1020
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
brakes standard repair
FT4869R1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Surge tank cover Chafing on Components
FT5055
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Disconnect the power (auxiliary heater), short term countermeasure
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.
LI4995E
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.
FT4947
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
part has been discontinued by supplier Watlow, Remove auxiliary heater, keep the circulating pump, close the cooling loop and replace VBEA program.
BS4970ER1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Destination sign doors latches may become loose or fail.
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.
Li4998
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The elbow used on the CAC pipes too short and found a leakage, decided to use the double clamp, it was necessary to use the longer elbow in this area.
FT4949
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Throttle pedal not responding with Check Engine Light (CEL) turned on. Out Of Service (OOS) reports are issued with the Cummins 1242 Fault Codes (FC) recorded in the ECM, along with other Throttle Pedal Signal (TPS) codes.
LI4910ER1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
High ambient temperature on exhaust side (after-treatment area) may cause Wiring Harness Assembly 64 wires and connectors to become brittle and fail.
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.
FT4935
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The VIP relay is part of the radio control system.Buses are out of service due to radio not working or p/a not working.
FT4944
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bolts in the rear canopy (under the radiator) are getting loose. The Canopy grid can not fall off the bus due to locking pins .
FT4936
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The battery beam/arm support located on the bottom of the battery compartment was not installed correctly and allowed the batteries to swivel past the beam and touch the stud. adjust location of the arm support, torque hardware to spec, confirm clearance
LI4910E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Under certain condition (high temperature in southern state) combine with the engine compartment high ambient temperature near the exhaust side may cause the exhaust harness wires and connector to become brittle and fail.
LI4462ER2
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Throttle pedal comunication cable may be affected by noise infiltration and Cummins ecu will record code 1242
FT4869
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Coolant surge tank cover may rub on hose and clamps.
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.
FT4827
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Wheelchair seat hardware loose
FT4819
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Interlock pressure transducer failure
FT4795
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TCU Connector missing zip-tie
FT4626R1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Electric Cooling package power cable corrosion (superseded by FT4698R1)
FT4698R1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Electric Cooling package power cable corrosion
FT4619
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Electric Cooling Package Power Cable Corrosion
FT4787
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Wheelchair seat belt hardware loose
FT4781
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engine door Hinge becoming loose
BS4630E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
When Fast idle is active the engine parameter prevents the engine from doing an active regeneration.
FT4626
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Electric Cooling package power cable corrosion
LI4674E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A new part kit and work procedure is required to replace the auxiliary heater filter N12950 since the latter has been discontinued by its supplier.
FT4581
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Door mirror bracket loose destination sign panel cracking
APS4528ER1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Availability of a dust protection kit to remove the maintenance need to clean the flame sensor sight glass when excessive soot or debris is accumulated on the internal burner head disc
FT4451R1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Paint peeling on all panels made of N64030-28
FT4622
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Middle coolant sensor replace by a resistor
LI4462ER1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Cummins code 1242 for throttle pedal sensor circuit
LI4577ER1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The repair kit parts will require a specific installation procedure. Current stock parts may still be used
FT4487
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ITS box rail locks are breaking
FT4501R1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Lateral console nameplate cracking Houston Top Nameplate
FT4598
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Ramp pump assembly with aluminum reservoir cracking
FT4545R1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Battery Cable Rubbing
BS4355E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Improper collar installation may cause interference between adjacent parts
FT4451
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Paint peeling occur on skirt panels and other exterior trim components
LI4462E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Cummins code 1242 for throttle pedal sensor circuit
FT4523R1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Operator Seat Belt Failure, Remove and replace the seat belt.
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.
BS4297E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dust intrusion in baselights area through the return air grill.
BS4298E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dust intrusion in baselights area through the return air grill.
BS3626ER2
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Cummins code 1242 for accelerator sensors circuit
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.
LI4296ER1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Inner slotted nuts may mislocate the wheel bearing assembly.
LI4296E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Inner slotted nuts may mislocate the wheel bearing assembly.
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.
LI4169ER2
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A new stanchion was designed to cope with conditions where vehicles are exposed to extreme road vibrations. The original stanchion supplied with vehicles listed below is now discontinued and replaced with this new design. This document outlines the Installation instructions needed if a stanchion needs replacement.
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.
LI4169ER1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A new stanchion was designed to cope with conditions where vehicles are exposed to extreme road vibrations. The original stanchion supplied with vehicles listed below is now discontinued and replaced with this new design. This document outlines the Installation instructions needed if a stanchion needs replacement.
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.
LI4169E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
New improved stanchion is now available for installation in the articulation section of the vehicle.
LI4172E
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.
BS3453ER1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Bum rest shells cracking and anchor points may loosen with time and vibration
BS4108E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Accumulator solenoid failure resulting in air leakage.
LI4059ER1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
In case of replacing the existing radiator, there is an option to either refit the radiator to the existing frame or replace the complete radiator assembly with frame.
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
BS4051ER3
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Interlock brake is activated when the B-bus network is disconnected or lost.
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.
BS4051ER2
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Interlock brake is activated when the B-bus network is disconnected or lost.
LI4074E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Improved solution to secure Radiator Canopy Panel hardware
BS4051E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Interlock brake is activated when the B-bus network is disconnected or lost
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
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
BS3866E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Cummins coolant sensors equipped with EPC connectors fail in service due to water infiltration.
BS3465ER1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Articulation ACU and solenoid Justify Articulation solenoid circuit may cause an error code in ACU.
BS3860E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FIRE SUPPRESSION HOSE NOT CERTIFIED.
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.
bs3860e
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Fire suppression hose not certified.
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.
BS3626E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CUMMINS CODE 1242 FOR ACCELERATOR SENSORS CIRCUIT
BS3531ER2
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FAILURE OF P-CLAMPS ON THE TRANSMISSION COOLING PIPES MAY FORCE THE PIPE TO COME IN CONTACT WITH STARTER SOLENOID TERMINAL.
BS3270E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Regeneration system on hybrid articulated vehicles
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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Complaint counts are reports filed with NHTSA, not failure rates. A common model collects more of them than a rare one that breaks more often.