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2023 NOVA BUS LFS

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Service bulletins

38 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.

BS5571E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The HVAC generator engine pulley has bolts that are too long.

BS5578E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The rear door operator is missing one bolt and washer.

BS5580E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

One fire suppression system pipe may be installed backwards and interfere with an alternator cable, creating friction that could damage one or both components.

FT5575E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Rear Door Electrical Operator. Incorrectly adjusted door stops could mislead the system by indicating incomplete closure of the door.

BS5572E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Water Sensor in E-Steering Compartment.

BS5438E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Restricted access to the Modular Propulsion Control System (MPCS) makes decommissioning difficult and presents a risk of damaging the HV cables during handling or testing.

BS5561E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Non-conforming Exterior speakers.

BS5562E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The transmission oil sampler line might be routed above the transmission oil dipstick tube, bringing it too close to the turbo. Heat from the turbo can damage the sample line.

FT5567

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Battery Unbalanced Light Logic with AGM Battery.

FT5545

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The Driver’s Barrier stationary glass is breaking in service due to possible metal to glass contact on the lower supports.

BS5551E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Headlight bezel adjustment screw may interfere with HIVIS frame.

FT5554

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

BS5559E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Power cable needs blue heat shrink to indicate live power all the time. Connect cable to the correct location.

BS5506E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Battery door slam latch, due to a shortage, N620000263 was installed as an alternative to temporarily replace N81288.

BS5450E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

LED strip (N105390) was installed without seals in the plug.

FT5531R1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Oil level creating different issues, Cummins recommendation following few parts issues.

FT5539

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Buses logging cabin and engine coolant pressure codes as reported by Clever Device.

FT5534

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The ground of the IVN unit (Intelligent Vehicle Network) could be connected to the wrong place.

FT5547

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Alternator cable hardware may loosen in service cause by an assembly fault in production.

BS5532E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Grid heater cable loose due to workmanship issues.

FT5531

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Oil level creating different issues in service. Cummins recommendation following few parts issues in service.

BS5490E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Fuse holder for the electric cooling fans require an improve protection against road debris.

FT5509

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The Driver’s Barrier stationary glass is breaking in service due to possible metal to glass contact on the lower supports. The glass must have a minimum of 3mm gap all around the supports.

BS5511E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The EGR cooling hose N95062-48 is not rated for the engine compartment temperature. Under certain conditions the EGR cooling hose may crack and cause coolant leak.

BS5530E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Flag Terminal Hole is too Large for Terminal Stud.

FT5517

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Grid heater cable loose due to workmanship issues.

FT5535

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Consat programation was not completed.

BS5497E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Communication System Cavity plugs missing in 2 Ethernet switches.

BS5503E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The WHA11 harness has a potential chafing issue.

BS5501E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Battery tray arm may have loose hardware.

FT5505

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

New VBEA software created for Kneeling logic. Kneeling stopped working in VBEA versions A_T6 and Prod release A.

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.

FT5487

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Driver's barrier door has an improper fit. Multiple holes drilled in riser and slideout glass hits the next stop compartment.

BS5441E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Wheel Chair Ramp Missing two P-clamps and a grommet.

BS5424E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Brake and Accelerator Pedals. Hardware and/or thread locker might be missing.

FT5455

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Brass fitting (N79131) leaks found at BL2 and BL4 two-way valve, repairs were performed not per AVT0029.

BS5320ER1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Fire light coming on in the dash, Fire detection system

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