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2010 NOVA BUS LFS

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Service bulletins

117 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.

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.

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.

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

LI4083E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

N64662 PAL hydraulic filter head discontinued and replaced by hydraulic filter head N8905938 and filter N8905939

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.

LI3402ER3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Low coolant level sensor warning

BS4051ER3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Interlock brake is activated when the B-bus network is disconnected or lost.

LI3732ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Procedure to follow when replacing a plastic motorize valve by a metal motorize valve.

BS4051ER2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Interlock brake is activated when the B-bus network is disconnected or lost.

BS4051E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Interlock brake is activated when the B-bus network is disconnected or lost

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

LI3753E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Vertical beam might crack above front door, second post capping.

BS3047ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

N22759 protective cable sheathing. The protective sheathing may be damaged and cause error codes on the diagnostic network.

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.

BS3667E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS COMMUNICATION IS A SERVICE BULLETIN CONCERNING THE VERTICAL BEAM THAT MIGHT CRACK ABOVE FRONT DOOR SECOND POST CAPPING.

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.

BS3735ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FLEXIBLE BELLOWS N79197 AND N79198 MAY HAVE AN EXHAUST LEAK NEAR THE RIGID EXHAUST PIPE.

bs3735er1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Flexible bellows N79197 and N79198 may have an exhaust leak near the rigid exhaust pipe.

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

LI3788ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INTRODUCTION OF NORD-LOCK WASHERS TO FRONT ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS WITH NEW TORQUE SPECIFICATION FOR IMPROVED CLAMPING. (R1 REPHRASED THE DOCUMENT JUSTIFICATION)

li3788er1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Introduction of nord-lock washers to front engine mount bolts with new torque specification for improved clamping. (R1 rephrased the document justification)

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.

LI3788E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INTRODUCTION OF NORD-LOCK WASHERS TO FRONT ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS WITH NEW TORQUE SPECIFICATION FOR IMPROVISED CLAMPING.

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.

LI3713

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS LETTER IS TO INFORM THAT FOR L559, CR3669E REPLACES CR3492ER3

LI3714

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS LETTER IS TO INFORM THAT CR3670E REPLACES CR3492ER3 FOR L573, L640, L671, L727, L787 AND L902.

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.

BS3270E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

UNABLE TO PERFORM STATIONARY REGENERATION.

bs3270e

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Unable to perform stationary regeneration.

BS3310ER2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CUMMINS CODE 1242 FOR ACCELERATOR INTERLOCK CIRCUIT

BS3510e

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Sensor supply (TPS2) cable replacement. Cummins code 1242 for accelerator interlock circuit

bs3310er2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Cummins code 1242 for accelerator interlock circuit

BS3497ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

BS3447ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HYDRAULIC TANK BUSHING FAILURE AFTER CAMPAIGN

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.

APS3429ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TERMINAL LUGS OF THE BATTERY CABLES MAY CRACK DUE TO STRESS.

BS3447E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Hydraulic tank bushing failure after campaign.

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)

Bs3240e

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

APS3429E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Terminal lugs of the battery cables may crack due to stress.

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

BS3359ER2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Cummins ISL10 engine does not have the configuration to support fault code 2448.

BS3310ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Cummins code 1242 for accelerator interlock circuit

BS3359ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Cummins ISL10 engine does not have the configuration to support fault code 2448

LI3402E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Low coolant level sensor warning

BS3148ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Ventilate the engine compartment

APS3146E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A new power switch relay design is now available

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.

BS3372E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Front defroster unit hose clamp too large for proper installation

BS3210ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

New auxiliary heater pump piping configuration

BS3362E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

BS3225E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Coolant leak near engine thermostat

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

BS3369E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The starter may damaged the ring gear.

BS3359E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Cummins ISL10 engine does not have the confi guration to support fault code 2448

BS3334E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The skinner valve of the interlock may trigger on code in the Clever Device

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.

BS3147E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AIC module records noise error codes.

BS3282E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A/C compressor belts may split down the center.

LI1643ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The crystallization of urea creates leaks and venting odors, and dirt may enter the reservoir.

APS3277

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Cummins engine code 584. Prevent unjustified logging of Starter Lockout code.

BS3192E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Exhaust system flexible joint bellows, ISL10 engine: The flexible joint bellows may be deformed

APS3176

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Alternator in load signal may cause malfunction of IO/B V-BEA module

BS3070

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Possible chafing between the brake hoses and surrounding components.

BS3148

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Ventilate the engine compartment

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.

LI3191

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A new procedure is available to reprogram a new IO/A or IO/B without a laptop

LI3187

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

BS3186E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Radius rod bolts may come loose

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

BS1818ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Coolant fluid hoses for the DEF reservoir may come into contact with the engine cradle and the streetside engine support, close to the transmission. In cases of contact, tearing of the hoses could result.

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

LI3061E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Eliminate the overheating of the dosage module by adding an extension to the cooling hose to maintain the supply of cooling liquid to the dosing valve.

BS1783ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

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.

BS2036ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Abnormal delay in retarder application

BS2036E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Abnormal delay in retarder application

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.

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

BS1800ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Seat retainer clips break due to repeated removal of bench for engine access.

BS1800E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Seat retainer clips break due to repeated removal of bench for engine access.

BS1906E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A break may occur between the mounting plate and the stanchion.

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