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2020 NOVA BUS LFS

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Service bulletins

70 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.

FT5567

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Battery Unbalanced Light Logic with AGM Battery.

FT5550

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The Parker PHD70 display might freeze or not work properly.

FT5554

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The Cabin Coolant Level Sensors for the LOW and HIGH levels are swapped.

LI5316ER2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Crank case vent (CCV) hoses may get damaged over time.

BS5543E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Battery tray structure cracks due to thin sheet metal.

BS5468E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Driver barrier door stanchion hardware loose, missing, or broken.

FT5536

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Battery Tray Structure Cracks. Battery hold downs may slip between batteries.

LI5427E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Improved durability of engine-side heat exchanger hoses.

BS5469E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The belt guard hinge may crack.

FT5514

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Upper door shaft nut may get loose.

FT5510E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Lower door shaft nut may get loose.

BS5447E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Rework allied motion e-Steering motor. 24V e-steering power supply threads length tolerances are not respect to standard.

FT5448

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Rework allied motion e-Steering motor. 24V e-steering power supply threads length tolerances might not be respecting to the drawing specifications.

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.

FT5465

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Erroneous Fault Codes reporting on the AVM System of Clever Devices.

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.

FT4651

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Failure of DEF sensor GEN 6 within the expected 5-years lifespan.

FT5404E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

There is a potential restriction of fluid due to an improperly placed clamp which could cause the power steering system to not operate has intended.

FT5437

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The supplier Lift-U recommends the addition of a detection delay to prevent wrong fault code in the AVM.

BS5381E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

P-clamps holding the transmission coolant pipes can break and cause coolant leaks.

BS5320ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Fire light coming on in the dash, Fire detection system

BS5356E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Lexan panels cracking at mounting holes. Need to change the attachment of Lexan panels due to apparent cracks.

FT5361

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Coolant pipe assy failing. The adaptor on the Coolant pipe assembly between the engine and circulation pump broke in service at the beginning of the copper thread.

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.

FT5294E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Secure wiring and add wiring protection to avoid chafing/abrasion of wiring harness of the E-compressor.

FT5145R1

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

FT5360

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Reposition Electrical Air Compressor cooling hose to avoid chafing/abrasion.

BS5322E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The anchor bolt of one of the auxiliary heater high voltage cable retaining collar may come into contact with one of the coolant pipes under certain conditions.

FT5321

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The anchor bolt of one of the auxiliary heater high voltage cable retaining collar may come into contact with one of the coolant pipes under certain conditions.

FT5328

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Leveling valve N92260 found out of adjustment

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 won’t drip on temperature sensor.

LI5315E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

On the Thermo King HVAC roof unit, after replacing the actuator N8897109, some customers could see the error code 36.

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

FT5298R1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Issue with the Fast Idle function

BS5283E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Roof fairing bracket cracking. New improve roof fairing bracket available for service.

FT5273

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Bitzer AC compressor electrical failure

FT5239

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Spheros Maintenance Access

LI5164E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MCC Driver's Display Electrical Terminal Failure. Bracket installation to add a strain relief on the MCC display screen wires.

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.

FT5198R1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Water Inside Roof Fuse Box

LI5206E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A faulty coupler could prevent reception of the GPS signal and result in no stop announcements.

LI5185E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Cummins has issued a Temporary Repair Practice: TRP2484 – 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.

FT5218

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

e-steering fault light on Parker screen

FT5184

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Safety Vision Camera system connection issues

BS5067E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The door interlock gets unexpectedly activated as a result of emergency release valve connector intermittent contacts and the driver is no longer able to move the bus, therefore causing OOS condition & road calls.

BS5146E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Engine could crank when fuel door is open

BS4934ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Fiber material should be Woven Aramid Fabric, but some parts have knitted Aramid.

BS5082E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The tell-tale light for the ''Brake worn out'' is actually non-functionnal.

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.

ft5084

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Missing washers on the cover shade Dash

BS5079E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A 12V relay is installed instead of a 24V relay for the alternator ouput status signal

BS5083E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Missing washers on the cover shade Dash

FT5073

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Clamps are too small for the elbow of the CAC pipe

ft5090

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Kidde fire suppression system tamper seal

BS4972ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Reports of intermittent low oil level telltale alarms when oil level is adequately filled. Replacement of Hydraulic Oil Level Sensor.

FT5063

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Hydraulic pipe brazing may fail. Replace pipe.

FT4389R1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ITS Box Shelves Loose

BS5037E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Quality issue identified by ZF on 20 screws used for rear axle flange shaft connection. The rework shall be done within next scheduled maintenance or service work.

FT5044

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CATA Operator's Complain of Seat Alarm Sensitivity

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.

FT5015

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Design error/Current position of switch can cause a road call. Terminals grounding on bracket. Need to rotate switch 180* to move contacts away from bracket

ft5016

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Front door air dump valve screws loosen up and prevent operation of valve. Need to add blue loctite

FT4971

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The AC ON tell tale only turns on 10 seconds and then it turns off. The Compressor and the unit are working properly, but the AC light is not staying ON for the duration of the compressor ON cycle.

BS4934E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CAC elbow hose failures. Fiber material should be Woven Aramid Fabric, but some parts have knitted Aramid. Installation of new elbow.

BS4903E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Wheel chair access ramp does not operate under the actual VBEA program.

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