BS5463ER1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Failure of camera bracket will cause the camera to swing while bus is in motion.
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2017 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
Service bulletins
103 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The Delco-Remy alternator is obsolete.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
FT5213
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Windshield Wiper Motor Failure
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.
BS4857R1E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The plastic reservoir of the HPU can crack and leak. A leakage could lead to a malfunction of the access ramp.
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.
FT4997R1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Passengers seat back cracked inspection
FT4715R1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Passengers Seat Back Cracked
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.
FT4950
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engine door hinge becoming loose
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.
FT4607R1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Sikaflex seam sealing the exterior panel crack.
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.
BS4857E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The plastic reservoir of the HPU can crack and leak. A leakage could lead to a malfunction of the access ramp.
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
BS4903E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Wheel chair access ramp does not operate under the actual VBEA program.
FT4819
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Interlock pressure transducer failure
FT4795
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TCU Connector missing zip-tie
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.
FT4698
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Electric Cooling package power cable corrosion
FT4687
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
GPS Antenna Defective
FT4567R1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engine Fan Connector hot
FT4581
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Door mirror bracket loose destination sign panel cracking
FT4607
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Various Sika Seams are Cracking
LI4638E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Body panels joints may crack
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
FT4556R1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Alternator Cable Rubbing on Thermostat Hose
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
FT4545R1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Battery Cable Rubbing
FT4567
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engine Fan Connector hot
FT4556
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Alternator Cable Rubbing on Thermostat Hose
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.
FT4557
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Re-route the cable to provide clearance to the mounting bracket.
LI4546E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
To avoid the risk of air being trapped which could damage the EGR cooler.
LI4513E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Firmware update to increase the coils lifespan by improving its control.
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,
LI4345E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Original valve is discontinued
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.
LI4167ER1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
New improved stanchion is now available for installation in the articulation section of the vehicle.
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.
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
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.
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
BS3554ER3
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Auxiliary heater intake bracket Justify Auxiliary heater intake pipe mounting bracket might no be able to withstand the vibration induced by the bus frame.
BS3310ER2
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Sensor supply (TPS2) cable replacement - Justification Cummins code 1242 for accelerator interlock circuit.
BS3538E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Wheelhouse kick-plates Justify Wheelhouse kick-plates may come loose.
BS3447ER1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Hydraulic tank bushing Justify Hysraulic tank bushing failure after campaign
BS3515ERR1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Replacement of 24-volt and HVAC cables in EGS Justify Cable lugs may break.
BS3517ER1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Replacement of 24-volt and HVAC cables in EGS Justify cable lugs may break.
BS3457E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Surge tank coolant supply Justify Coolant supply to MK2 radiator might be erratic and create air pocket in radiator
BS3447E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Hydraulic tank bushing - Justify Hydraulic tank bushing failure after campaign
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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