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2011 NOVA BUS LFS

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Service bulletins

151 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.

LI5228ER2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DEF GEN4 tank, tank head and sensor will no longer be available in service

LI5170E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

FT4389R1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ITS Box Shelves Loose

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.

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.

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.

BS3667ER2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

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

FT4590R1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Engine Fan Connector hot

FT4541R2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Various Sika Seams are Cracking NYCT

FT4627

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Front beam box cracking

LI4618E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Repair procedure of the front box beam

LI4577ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

FT4541R1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Splash cover for Sika bead

FT4590

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Engine Fan Connector hot

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.

FT4541

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Sika Seams are Cracking, Strip Solution will be introduced in service.

LI4512E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Brake wear signal reads 0% or fluctuates

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,

LI4396E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

LI4417E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Maintenance update of the EGR differential pressure sensor and diesel particulate filter which must be cleaned at 5000hrs for Cummins Engine(s) concerning ISL9 CM2250.

LI4084ER1

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

LI4060ER1

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.

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.

LI4059E

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.

LI4060E

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.

BS4051E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

BS3735ER2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

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.

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.

LI3686E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS COMMUNICATION IS A LETTER OF INFORMATION TO EXPLAIN HOW TO BE SURE TO USE THE LATEST VERSION OF THE TESTMAN SOFTWARE.

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

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.

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.

BS3465ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ARTICULATION SOLENOID CIRCUIT MAY CAUSE AN ERROR CODE IN ACU

bs3465er1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Articulation solenoid circuit may cause an error code in ACU

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

APS3429ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

BS3363ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BASELIGHT PANELS,FIT AND FINISH AND RISK OF UNEXPECTED OPENING OF ACCESS PANEL

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)

APS3429E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

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

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

BS3282ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A/C compressor belts may split down the center.

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

BS3086ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Engine rubber isolators with a new design are now available.

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

BS3107E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

New IO/A and IO/B installed could not be reprogrammed without a laptop with the currently installed program

BS3186E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Radius rod bolts may come loose

BS3120ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

LI3129E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Exterior speaker may stop working.

BS3120E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

LI3131E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Irregular wiper movement in the intermittent mode.

BS3102E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Hydraulic tank bushing is cracking

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.

BS3080ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

BS3667ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

BS3058E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The bottom plate may detach from the pivoting battery tray frame.

BS3043ER2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Possibility of water infiltration in the engine air intake.

BS3095

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Hoses and harnesses can be damaged in the energy guidance system

BS3076E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The weld bead separates from the fl oor covering, causing degradation to the floor adhesive.

BS3082E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Install a new, more robust plastic fuel tank.

BS3094E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Replace and reroute the hoses passing on the energy guidance system

BS3084E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Rubber isolators with a new design are now available.

BS3086E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Rubber isolators with a new design are now available.

LI2116E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Diagnose a potentiel Bendix disk brake thermal overload.

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.

BS3078E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Emergency door release cable boxes may detach from the baselight.

BS3055E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The temperature knob may turn freely, without changing the setting.

BS2004E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Air dryer drain hoses detach from the tanks because hoses dry out out and retaining clamps loosen.

BS2025E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Main panel harness rubs against the metal behind the hinge protection

LI2052ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Alternator relay wire may break

BS1742ER2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

BS2018E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

At 4 in. Hg vacuum, the fuel sensor restriction closes the fuel supply.

BS2023E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Belt guard hinge may crack in the upper part.

LI2052E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Alternator relay wire may break

BS2036ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Abnormal delay in retarder application

BS2036E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Abnormal delay in retarder application

BS1592AR1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

RUBBER SUPPORT BREAKS ON THE HORIZONTAL CAC PIPE.

BS1859ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Possible loss of communication in J1939 network

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

BS1944E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Parking brake valve could be reached from an open operator's window.

BS1912E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Fire suppression system's Linear Thermal Detector (LTD) wire causes snagging

BS1742ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

BS1728E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The isolation valve is absent on the refrigerant return line from the roof unit.

LI1841ER3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Repair procedure of the front beam box

BS1830AR2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THE CAVITY PLUG OF TWO ELECTRIC CONNECTORS (MT-X95M ON THE ENGINE AND MS-X64FD IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT) MAY BE MISSING. DESCRIPTION: INSPECT IF CAVITY PLUGS ARE MISSING FROM THE CONNECTORS

BS1933E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Certain clamps could loosen and cause a coolant leak.

LI1950E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Recalibration of the ECM (Electronic Control Module) on ISL CM2250 engines.

BS1920E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Loosening compressor plate generates a compressor belt misalignment

BS1928ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DEF reservoir filler cap.The filler cap could break during service

BS1928E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DEF reservoir filler cap.The filler cap could break during service

BS1859E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Possible loss of communication in J1939 network

BS1893E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Grab handle spool breaking

APS1835AR2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DEF RESERVOIR CAP. NOVA BUS IS OFFERING AN IMPROVED CAP. THIS CAP OFFERS MANY ADVANTAGES, IN PARTICULAR A MORE ROBUST DESIGN.

APS1835AR1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DEF RESERVOIR CAP. NOVA BUS IS OFFERING AN IMPROVED CAP. THIS CAP OFFERS MANY ADVANTAGES, IN PARTICULAR A MORE ROBUST DESIGN.

BS1906E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

LI1817E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

information Oil side was written on the wrong side of the seal.

LI1817ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

information Oil side was written on the wrong side of the seal.

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