BS5463ER1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Failure of camera bracket will cause the camera to swing while bus is in motion.
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2018 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
Service bulletins
66 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.
FT5434
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Support for infotainement displays may crack. Overhead Screen Display (for 60' buses)
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.
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
BS5182E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Brake chambers may fail and cause the drive axle brakes to overheat.
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
FT5046
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Overhead Display Screen Weld Crack and Hardware Loose
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.
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.
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
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
FT4869
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Coolant surge tank cover may rub on hose and clamps.
FT4890
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Air Dryer Consep Valve Relay may stuck ON, causing the Consep Valve to stay energised and to overheat.
FT4897
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Charge air cooler piping leaks and create a low pressure fault code in Cummins ECU.
FT4827
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Wheelchair seat hardware loose
FT4851
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engine belt guard post may crack
FT4835
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Corrosion in the power cables that feed the Electric Cooling Package
FT4819
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Interlock pressure transducer failure
FT4795
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TCU Connector missing zip-tie
FT4797
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Coolant leak off surge tank fitting
FT4808
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Bosch Steering Drive Shaft Hardware Loose
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
FT4649
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Passenger USB charger not working
FT4687
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
GPS Antenna Defective
FT4567R1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engine Fan Connector hot
FT4568R1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engine Fan Connector hot
FT4581
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Door mirror bracket loose destination sign panel cracking
FT4659
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Alternator Cable Rubbing on Thermostat Hose
FT4545R1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Battery Cable Rubbing
FT4567
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engine Fan Connector hot
FT4568
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engine Fan Connector hot
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.
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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.