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2009 NOVA BUS LFS

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Service bulletins

73 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.

LI5266

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The streetside rear mud flap N39361 is obsolete. It is replaced by kit N106903 and this information letter shows how to assemble it.

LI5170E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

New lower shock mount available with an adapter plate better suited for the front and rear axle.

LI5178R1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

installation of new pressure regulator for retarder interlock. Obsolete part replacement

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.

LI4955E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The auxiliary heater fuel filter is now obsolete. The fuel filter and its support will have to be replaced at its next maintenance.

LI4956E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The auxiliary heater fuel filter is now obsolete. The fuel filter and its support will have to be replaced at its next maintenance.

LI4696ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Auxiliary heater Thermo 300 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.

LI4673ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Obsolete AIC3 module needs to be replaced by the newer AIC4 module.

LI4673E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Obsolete AIC3 module needs to be replaced by the newer AIC4 module

LI4577ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The repair kit parts will require a specific installation procedure. Current stock parts may still be used

APS4531E

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.

LI4546E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

To avoid the risk of air being trapped which could damage the EGR cooler.

LI4512E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Brake wear signal reads 0% or fluctuates

LI4396E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

An inadequate assembly sequence of the engine cradle may cause cracks in certain cases.

LI3994ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

N41269 PAL hydraulic filter head discontinued and replaced by hydraulic filter head N8905938 and filter N8905939

LI3402ER3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Low coolant level sensor warning

LI3948E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

In case of replacing the existing ZF ABS sensor of AV-132, there is an option to refit the ABS sensor in accordance with AV-132 II

LI1911ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ZF wheel head suspension. ZF introduced an optimized axial roller bearing. Replace the axial roller bearing and lower seal ring with an optimized roller bearing.

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.

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.

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.

LI3446ER3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INTRODUCING NEW HARDWARE AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR PITMAN ARM.

BS3497ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MANUFACTURING TOLERANCES DO NOT ALWAYS ALLOW OPTIMAL STARTER ENGAGEMENT. STARTER SHIM REMOVAL IS REQUIRED.

BS3457E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

COOLANT SUPPLY TO MK2 RADIATOR MIGHT BE ERRATIC AND CREATE AIR POCKET IN RADIATOR

BS2030E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

RUBBER SUPPORT BREAKS ON THE HORIZONTAL CAC PIPE.

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)

BS3239ER2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Coolant filling of the radiator surge tank might be erratic and create air pockets.

LI3402ER2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Low coolant level sensor warning

LI3402ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Low coolant level sensor warning

LI3402E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Low coolant level sensor warning

BS3080ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CECM could be replace with a MCM module to reduce download time

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.

BS3208E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

New auxiliary heater pump piping configuration

BS3218E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The engine air intake hose could rub against the air conditioning compressor components

BS3223E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The engine air intake hose could rub against the air conditioning compressor components

BS3239ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Coolant filling of the radiator surge tank might be erratic and create air pockets. Document ''on hold'' waiting for the next revision.

BS3239E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Coolant filling of the radiator surge tank might be erratic and create air pockets.

BS3070

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Possible chafing between the brake hoses and surrounding components.

LI3193

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The rear engine access door may not close properly

LI3188

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A new radius rod bolt torque is now in effect.

LI3187

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The power steering hydraulic lines may be loose in the radiator compartment

LI2072E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service-relevant changes to the adjuster of the air disc brakes.

LI2032E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Production of a modifi ed hub carrier.

LI3129E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Exterior speaker may stop working.

LI2068E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Risk of oil leaks, particularly in hot climates, O-rings on ZF axle type AV-132

LI1995ER2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Modifications to the fuel tank warranty

LI2116E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Diagnose a potentiel Bendix disk brake thermal overload.

BS1876ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ZF Differential Thrust Washer Failure

BS2015E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ZF Differential Thrust Washer Failure

BS3041E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Expello valve failure may cause outage of ramp electrical 24V circuit

BS1783ER2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Bolts could become loose, which could cause the seat to drop.

BS1742ER2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Possible chaffing between brake hoses and surrounding components, possibly causing the loss of ABS sensor signal.

LI1846E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

New procedure for the radiator assembly anchorage levelling to optimize the filling of the coolant and surge tank cap N36242 replaced by N65114

BS1592AR1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

RUBBER SUPPORT BREAKS ON THE HORIZONTAL CAC PIPE.

BS2030A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

RUBBER SUPPORT BREAKS ON THE HORIZONTAL CAC PIPE.

LI1995ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Modifications to the fuel tank warranty

BS1908E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The engine air intake hose could rub against the air conditioning compressor components

BS1908ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The engine air intake hose could rub against the air conditioning compressor components

BS1905ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Corrosion may create poor electrical conductivity. Excessive current passing through the main disconnect switch may lead to the failure of the PDB.

BS1742ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Possible chaffing between brake hoses and surrounding components, possibly causing the loss of ABS sensor signal.

BS1787E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The defrost unit 4-way valve needs to be replaced with a more robust 2-way valve

BS1901ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Cancelling document for Mounting bolts become loose in service,Fuel tank mounting bolts

BS1901E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Mounting bolts become loose in service,Fuel tank mounting bolts

LI1841ER3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Repair procedure of the front beam box

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