Vehicle report

2019 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC

Service bulletins

53 bulletins

Technical 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.

BS5543E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Battery tray structure cracks due to thin sheet metal.

FT5536

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Battery Tray Structure Cracks. Battery hold downs may slip between batteries.

LI5427E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Improved durability of engine-side heat exchanger hoses.

BS5469E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The belt guard hinge may crack.

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)

FT4651

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Failure of DEF sensor GEN 6 within the expected 5-years lifespan.

BS5388E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AC defroster suction line, Condensation dripping from AC hose

BS5379E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

P-clamps holding the transmission coolant pipes can break and cause coolant leaks.

BS5320ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Fire light coming on in the dash, Fire detection system

BS5357E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Lexan panels cracking at mounting holes. Need to change the attachment of Lexan panels due to apparent cracks.

FT5243

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ECP radiator failures deemed to be due to overpressure events.

BS5320E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Fire light coming on in the dash. Addition of a bracket so water won’t drip on temperature sensor.

BS5299E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HVAC deflectors are breaking at the folded attachment points. The brackets broke right at the bending due to a sharp curve

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.

BS5165ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MCC Driver's Display Electrical Terminal Failure.

PC1033

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Headlight Failure

BS5210E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Horn may fail due to the low internal high heat resistance.

LI5185E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Cummins has issued a Temporary Repair Practice: TRP2484 – 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.

BS5182E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Brake chambers may fail and cause the drive axle brakes to overheat.

BS5119E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Brake chambers may fail and cause the drive axle brakes to overheat

BS4934ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Fiber material should be Woven Aramid Fabric, but some parts have knitted Aramid.

BS5082E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The tell-tale light for the ''Brake worn out'' is actually non-functionnal.

BS5079E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A 12V relay is installed instead of a 24V relay for the alternator ouput status signal

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

FT4867R3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Hydraulic Level Sensor Defective, failures or intermittent Low hydraulic light coming on in service. Sensor failing intermittently this is the new stainless steel improved sensor. Replace sensor by Fozmula.

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.

FT4867R2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Hydraulic level sensor defective

LI4940ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Water Intrusion in Rear Interior Electrical Compartment. From the exterior of the bus, it appears there is a gap between seal and the bus body.

BS4934E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CAC elbow hose failures. Fiber material should be Woven Aramid Fabric, but some parts have knitted Aramid. Installation of new elbow.

LI4940E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Water Intrusion in Rear Interior Electrical Compartment. From the exterior of the bus, it appears there is a gap between seal and the bus body.Applying of Sealant on the rear exterior window

Ft4867R1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

failures or intermittent Low hydraulic light coming on in service. Removal of the Hydraulic Oil Level Sensor.

BS4840E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Improvement sealing for the charge air cooler piping joint

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

FT4902

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Ramp does not operate with new program and new sensor CATA

FT4867

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Replacement of Hydraulic Oil Level Sensor

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

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

FT4748

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TK return air grill filters are too small for the grill assembly

FT4680

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Steering Gear Box Fitting Leak

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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.