LI5316ER2
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Crank case vent (CCV) hoses may get damaged over time.
Vehicle report
2018 NOVA BUS LFS
Service bulletins
128 bulletinsTechnical 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.
LI5427E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Improved durability of engine-side heat exchanger hoses.
LI5485E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Introduction of headlight N109645 to replace N71373. The new headlight is interchangeable and offers better protection against water intrusion. It is possible to replace only one headlight if necessary.
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.
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.
FT5433
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Support for infotainement displays may crack. Overhead Screen Display (for 40' buses)
FT4651
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Failure of DEF sensor GEN 6 within the expected 5-years lifespan.
BS5320ER1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Fire light coming on in the dash, Fire detection system
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The Delco-Remy alternator is obsolete.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.
FT5243
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ECP radiator failures deemed to be due to overpressure events.
FT5125R1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Due to the lack of bonding surface between the two large roof top panels, when thermal expansion and contraction occur these panels separate and leave an opening
FT5194
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Destination sign controllers were failing at a high rate. Water intrusion causing signs to fail cracks on lights
LI5316ER1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Crank case vent (CCV) hoses may get damaged over time.
li5316E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Crank case vent (CCV) hoses may get damaged over time.
BS5320E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Fire light coming on in the dash. Addition of a bracket so water wonât drip on temperature sensor.
BS5300E
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 â 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.
FT5068R2
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Hydraulic Tank Rubber Mount Bushing Failures
PC1030
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cracked marker lights causes water intrusion
BS5146E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engine could crank when fuel door is open
FT5068R1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Hydraulic Tank Rubber Mount Bushing Failures
BS5119E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Brake chambers may fail and cause the drive axle brakes to overheat
bs5117
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The door alarm comes on when the air is released on the main door valve. The alarm does not reset/turn off even when the air is applied again.
ft5090
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Kidde fire suppression system tamper seal
ft5068
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Hydraulic Tank Rubber Mount Bushing Failures
BS4946E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Emergency Engine Stop Override switch on the Operator's Control Panel is missing.
FT5048
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Bracket for the front camera may break
FT5041
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Overhead Display Screen Weld Crack and Hardware Loose
PC1020
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
brakes standard repair
FT4389R1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ITS Box Shelves Loose
FT4869R1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Surge tank cover Chafing on Components
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.
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.
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.
FT4949
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Throttle pedal not responding with Check Engine Light (CEL) turned on. Out Of Service (OOS) reports are issued with the Cummins 1242 Fault Codes (FC) recorded in the ECM, along with other Throttle Pedal Signal (TPS) codes.
FT4867R2
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Hydraulic level sensor defective
FT4997R1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Passengers seat back cracked inspection
FT4950
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engine door hinge becoming loose
LI4695ER1
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.
FT4925
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Curbside Exterior Mirror Loose and Water Intrusion
FT4935
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The VIP relay is part of the radio control system.Buses are out of service due to radio not working or p/a not working.
FT4926
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Drag links found loose after 35 to 45000 ml. Replace drag links.
FT4944
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bolts in the rear canopy (under the radiator) are getting loose. The Canopy grid can not fall off the bus due to locking pins .
FT4892
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Fiber material should be Woven Aramid Fabric, but some parts have knitted Aramid. Install new elbow N75007 and discard the old one.
FT4936
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The battery beam/arm support located on the bottom of the battery compartment was not installed correctly and allowed the batteries to swivel past the beam and touch the stud. adjust location of the arm support, torque hardware to spec, confirm clearance
Ft4867R1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
failures or intermittent Low hydraulic light coming on in service. Removal of the Hydraulic Oil Level Sensor.
BS4864E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Floor damage around the drive shaft access panel
FT4869
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Coolant surge tank cover may rub on hose and clamps.
FT4905
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Kidde supply tank hose was found to be missing torque.
FT4890
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Air Dryer Consep Valve Relay may stuck ON, causing the Consep Valve to stay energised and to overheat.
FT4897
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Charge air cooler piping leaks and create a low pressure fault code in Cummins ECU.
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
BS4903E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Wheel chair access ramp does not operate under the actual VBEA program.
FT4786
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Front facia fiberglass fracture
BS4818
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Communication to the auxiliary heater cannot be done through the rear engine control box.
FT4835
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Corrosion in the power cables that feed the Electric Cooling Package
FT4830R1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Hanover Destination Sign Controller Electric Terminal Failures
FT4819
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Interlock pressure transducer failure
FT4795
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TCU Connector missing zip-tie
FT4830
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Hanover Destination Sign Controller Electric Terminal Failures
FT4644
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Body corner panel shows cracks
LI4771E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Whenever experiencing multiple random transmission fault codes, it is advisable to inspect the N40216 transmission harness for chafing and, if wiring defects are found, to repair these defects. Note that not all transmission codes are caused by wiring issues
FT4784
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Tow eye plugs stuck
FT4797
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Coolant leak off surge tank fitting
LI4751E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Potential System Out NOx sensor failures due to contamination and/or water impingement
FT4808
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Bosch Steering Drive Shaft 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.
FT4619
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Electric Cooling Package Power Cable Corrosion
FT4737R2
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Spheros Pre-Heater / Pre-Heater Regulator Replacement
FT4487R2
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ITS Box Shelves Won't Lock
FT4768
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Oxygen sensor harness not secured Houston
BS4630E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
When Fast idle is active the engine parameter prevents the engine from doing an active regeneration.
FT4737
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Coolant in Pre-heater
FT4690R1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Hydraulic level sensor defective
LI4718E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A new part kit and work procedure is required to replace the auxiliary heater filter N12950 since the latter has been discontinued by its supplier.
FT4717
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Loctite was forgotten and torque was missed
FT4631
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
KPI supercapacitor retrofit to support 33V peak
FT4558R2
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Niehoff alternator regulator connections failing off CTA
FT4655
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CNG Turbo Failure
FT4650R1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Seats rail failure San Antonio Texas - VIA inspection
FT4700
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Bosch Steering Gear Box Hardware Loose or Missing
FT4680
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Steering Gear Box Fitting Leak
FT4617
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CAN Layer Resets
FT4689
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
AC Air Flow Issues
FT4693
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Bendix® SmarTire modules reprogramming
FT4692
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HVAC discharge pipe insulation melting
FT4678
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Improper kneeling operation
FT4558R1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Niehoff alternator regulator connections failing off
FT4652
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Seats rail floor failure San Antonio Texas
FT4660
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Alternator Cable Rubbing on Thermostat Hose
FT4662
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Cracked Driver Stationary and Sliding Glass
FT4650
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Seats rail failure San Antonio Texas - VIA inspection
APS4528ER1
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
BS4529ER1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Sight glass for the flame detector could become dirty leading the heater to lock out
FT4487R1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ITS box rail locks are breaking
FT4616
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Fuel tank support bracket failure
FT4623
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Watch Your Step Decal Peeling
FT4640
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Seats rail floor failure San Antonio Texas
FT4610R1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Seats rail failure San Antonio Texas
LI4388ER1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Cummins code 1242 for throttle pedal sensor circuit
LI4577ER1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The repair kit parts will require a specific installation procedure. Current stock parts may still be used
FT4487
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ITS box rail locks are breaking
FT4610
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Seats rail failure San Antonio Texas
FT4585
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Heat exchanger hose leaking
FT4515
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
AC drain tube kazoo/check valve missing
FT4558
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Niehoff alternator regulator connections failing off
FT4542
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Driver Defrost Not Working with High Fan Speed
FT4571
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Exhaust tail pipe is hitting fiberglass
FT4564
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Infotainment ethernet cables wrong connector
BS4544E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The stabilizer bar retainer is not functional
LI4388E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Cummins code 1242 for throttle pedal sensor circuit
LI4546E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
To avoid the risk of air being trapped which could damage the EGR cooler.
BS4409E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Improve the generator ground noise level.
LI4513E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Firmware update to increase the coils lifespan by improving its control.
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,
LI4407E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A new option is available to ease the removal of the Thermo King AC unit evaporator on CNG vehicles.
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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.