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2015 NOVA BUS LFS

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Service bulletins

123 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.

FT5499E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Validation of the previous passenger seat back panel campaign.

BS5467E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Potential presence of a gap may cause frame crack. Only to perform during a frame crack repair process near front bolt of joint #2.

LI5228ER2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

APS5370E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The Delco-Remy alternator is obsolete. Air cooled ductless (Almott) alternator, power cable and hardware kit to replace the Delco-Remy oil-cooled alternator.

FT5242

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ECP radiator failures deemed to be due to overpressure events.

LI5228E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DEF tank Head Unit GEN4 N8900882 is no longer available in service, it is replace by the new DEF tank Head Unit GEN5 N8910051

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

PC1025R3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

radiator leaking coolant

PC1025R2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Radiator leaking coolant

PC1025R1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Radiator leaking coolant

PC1022

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DEF level sensor failure

PC1025

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Radiator leaking coolant

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.

Li4998

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The elbow used on the CAC pipes too short and found a leakage, decided to use the double clamp, it was necessary to use the longer elbow in this area.

FT4997R1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Passengers seat back cracked inspection

FT4715R1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Passengers Seat Back Cracked

LI4915E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

New style CNG Spheros is not fit, form and function as compared to the old heater.

BS3667ER2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

FT4926

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Drag links found loose after 35 to 45000 ml. Replace drag links.

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.

FT4846

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Radiator Canopy Panel Hardware Loose

LI4774E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Bad torque sequence and engine rail flatness out of tolerance at fuel tank mounts created preload in the chassis leading to premature failure.

FT4781

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Engine door Hinge becoming loose

BS4630E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

When Fast idle is active the engine parameter prevents the engine from doing an active regeneration.

FT4715

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Seat back panel

FT4565

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Cummins code 3568

FT4617

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CAN Layer Resets

FT4669

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CAN Layer Resets

FT4578

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Belt Guard Beam Failure

FT4566R1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Engine Fan Connector hot

FT4559R2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Splash Cover NYCT L841 to 845

FT4639

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Rear axle failure NYCT Inspection Request

LI4642E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Addition of strain relief bracket to secure regulator connections against vibration

BS4334E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Critical low coolant level sensor N84555 may under certain conditions cause a false code of critical low coolant level.

LI4577ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

FT4559R1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Splash cover for Sika bead

FT4399

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ITS box rail locks are breaking

FT4583

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NOx sensor failing Codes 3446 and 3649

FT4566

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Engine Fan Connector hot

FT4519

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VBEA Reprogramming for Battery replacement due to low voltage

FT4416R2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Plastic fitting for PEX affected by oil leaking from transmission cooler

FT4559

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

FT4551

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Replace the affected Signal and Ground wires by New kit of Kidde.

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

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,

BS4461E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Canopy door latch might need to be retightened.

LI4407E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A new option is available to ease the removal of the Thermo King AC unit evaporator on CNG vehicles.

BS3626ER2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Cummins code 1242 for accelerator sensors circuit

BS4329E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Plastic stopper strips can detached from the canopy doors.

LI4374ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Latch adjustment for the the proper operation of the destination sign doors.

LI4345E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Original valve is discontinued

LI4374E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Latch adjustment for the proper operation of the destination sign doors

LI4156E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The structural integrity of the plastic PEX fittings may be affected if coated with liquid and/or lubricant, which may lead to coolant leaking into the passenger compartment.

LI4289ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Oil filler tube part number superceeded by improved tube

LI4200E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This is a product improvement campaign that is being issued to recaliberate the ECM and upfit with improved Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) component of the Cummins Engine(s).

LI4263ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Subject to application and duty cycle, DEF dosing valve can clog up and cause engine to derate, stall, lose power and log FC3568. Increasing dosing valve and DEF hose angle can help reduce such occurrence. Vehicles reporting repetitive FC3568 can be modified according to procedure herein.

LI4263E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Possibility of engine derating, stalling and losing of power

BS4159E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dust intrusion in baselights area through the structure vertical tubes.

LI3402ER4

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Low coolant level sensor warning

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.

BS3887E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dust cap from PRD vent pipe of rear regulator on CNG units may pull off

LI4114E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Articulation hydraulic cylinder pin is required to be maintained at W2 (60,000mi,100,000Km) maintenance of the articulation system to ease removal at a later time.

BS3657ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Impact on the driver's road side mirror may damage the gelcoat panel.

BS4045ER2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Heat from a drain on the exhaust may damage the rear left corner panel.

BS4051ER2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

LI4074E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Improved solution to secure Radiator Canopy Panel hardware

BS4045E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Heat from a drain on the exhaust may damage the rear left corner panel

BS4051E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

BS3717ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

LI3944E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Engine derating, stalling, and loss of power may occur as a result of code 3568

LI3753E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

BS3886E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

When the accelerator is suddenly depressed, the alternator voltage momentarily surge well above 32V because the voltage regulator response time is too long.

BS3870

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Presence of air bubbles in graphics stickers

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.

BS3871E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF BATTERY CABLE (+VE) CHAFFING AGAINST SHARP BRACKET SUPPORTING THE GROUND CABLE.

bs3871e

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

There is a possibility of battery cable (+ve) chaffing against sharp bracket supporting the ground cable.

BS3749E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CUMMINS COOLANT SENSORS EQUIPPED WITH THE EPC CONNECTORS FAIL IN SERVICE DUE TO WATER INFILTRATION.

LI3446ER5

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INTRODUCING NEW HARDWARE AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR PITMAN ARM. (R5 UPDATED THE TORQUE VALUE IN PROCEDURE LINE 1.9)

LI3455E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HEATING VALVE N47416 IS OBSOLETE.REPLACEMENT OF VALVE N47416 BY THE NEW N8903252, WHICH IS SHORTER, REQUIRES LONGER PIPES.

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)

bs3749e

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Cummins coolant sensors equipped with the EPC connectors fail in service due to water infiltration.

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.

BS3626ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CUMMINS CODE 1242 FOR ACCELERATOR SENSORS CIRCUIT, REPLACE THE THROTTLE PEDAL SENSORS CABLE.

BS3600ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS COMMUNICATION IS A SERVICE BULLETIN CONCERNING THE FRONT CAMERA UNDER THE DESTINATION SIGN THAT MAY BECOME LOOSE.

BS3717E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

BS3785E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CNG FUEL LINE THAT RUNS TO THE SPHEROS AUX HEATER UNIT MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE ENGINE CRADLE AND MAY CAUSE DAMAGE DUE TO CHAFFING.

BS3626E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CUMMINS CODE 1242 FOR ACCELERATOR SENSORS CIRCUIT

LI3714

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

LI3723E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS COMMUNICATION IS A LETTER OF INFORMATION TO HIGHLIGHT THE ERRONEOUS "DVR NOT OPERATIONAL" AND "ROLL CALL TIMEOUT-CAMERA" FAULTS OF APOLLO SYSTEM.

LI3446ER4

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INTRODUCING NEW HARDWARE AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR PITMAN ARM.

BS3554ER3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AUXILIARY HEATER INTAKE PIPE MOUNTING BRACKET MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO WITHSTAND THE VIBRATION INDUCED BY THE BUS FRAME.

LI3446ER3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INTRODUCING NEW HARDWARE AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR PITMAN ARM.

BS3554ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AUXILIARY HEATER INTAKE PIPE MOUNTING BRACKET MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO WITHSTAND THE VIBRATION INDUCED BY THE BUS FRAME.

bs3538e

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Wheelhouse kick-plates may come loose.

BS3270E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

UNABLE TO PERFORM STATIONARY REGENERATION.

LI3574E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS CAMPAIGN IS BEING ISSUED TO HIGHLIGHT THE MODIFI ED ROUTING OF POWER AND GROUND WIRES INSIDE THE MCC ROOF UNIT.

bs3270e

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Unable to perform stationary regeneration.

li3574e

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This campaign is being issued to highlight the modifi ed routing of power and ground

LI3521E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DESTINATION SIGN OSCP SOFTWARE MAY FREEZE

LI3508E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

STARTER MOTOR DEFECT ** IMPACTS ONLY CANADIAN VEHICLES, RECONDUCTED IN THIS LIST BECAUSE IT WAS IN THE FIRST SUBMISSION

BS3483E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Interference between external oil filter and fuse bracket holder

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)

Li3454e

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Campaign is being issued to address actuator failures for ISB6.7 and ISL CM2350 Cummins Engines in transit bus applications. Certified repair locations are authorized to calibrate the turbo actuator with current software which may reduce failures of the TurboActuator.

Bs3219er3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

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.

BS3344E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Niehoff alternator bolts and rubber air intake elbow. The use of longer bolts is required.

LI3321E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Installation of a TPMS smartire connector in the RF2 panel make it possible to download data from the Smartire tool to the Smartire ECU module without the need of a laptop computer.

LI3188

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A new radius rod bolt torque is now in effect.

LI3045E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Coolant filter additive free N71764 installed in production since august 2013

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