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2015 Nova BUS LFS Artic

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recall campaigns covering this model year106,898 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2015 Nova BUS LFS Artic by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

10 recall campaigns cover the 2015 Nova BUS LFS Artic

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2015 Nova BUS LFS Artic
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
24V-647Nov 5, 2024Driver's seat belt may not retract properlySeat belts1,570Part replacement
23V-714Oct 25, 2023Attachment hardware may have been incorrectly installed beneath the rear wheel well passenger seats, allowing the seat to detach from the frameDo not driveSeats514Part replacement
22V-323May 11, 2022Momentary STOP and YIELD text message board is duplicating the stop light and turn signal light signalsEquipment307Not stated
19V-511Jul 2, 2019Hardware used to attach the cantilever seats to the side rail may have been improperly tightenedSeats802Part replacement
18V-829Nov 26, 2018Fault code in the engine may cause the vehicle to operate at zero velocity and lack of dampening reducing vehicle stabilityElectrical system337Software update
18V-299May 7, 2018Surface roughness of a guide pin in the radial brake calipers may cause the brake carriage guide pin support bolt to breakBrakes1,058Repair or modification
16V-412Jun 8, 2016Affected transit buses have destinations signs that may not be properly secured and, as a result, the sign may fallEquipment914Repair or modification
16V-135Mar 4, 2016On the affected vehicles, the pin on the wiper idler arm may strip causing the windshield wipers to become inoperativeVisibility and wipers863Part replacement
16V-068Feb 5, 2016Main power cable within the energy guiding system (EGS) may have been incorrectly routed and, as a result, the cable may disconnectElectrical system229Inspection
15V-735Nov 5, 2015Affected vehicles are equipped with an optical sensor for the passenger counter system whose location may result in a passenger's arm being…Structure304Repair or modification
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2015 Nova BUS LFS Artic

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
    Service bulletins

    72 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

    • FT4651 Aug 16, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Failure of DEF sensor GEN 6 within the expected 5-years lifespan.
    • LI5170E Feb 7, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      New lower shock mount available with an adapter plate better suited for the front and rear axle.
    • LI5185E Jan 5, 2022 · 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.
    • LI4494E Feb 26, 2021 · 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 Feb 9, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Information about the engine coolant. Coolant types should not be mixed in the engine.
    • LI5011E Jan 27, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Recommendations on the disinfection of vehicles as well as products and precautions to be taken.
    • LI4968ER1 Oct 19, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Auxiliary heater Thermo 350 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 curre…
    • LI4432ER1 Jun 26, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TRW has eliminated from service procedure TAS-103 the greasing of the steering gearbox output shaft.
    • APS4896E Jun 29, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Introduction of a new steering gearbox without the lubrication zerk.
    • BS4630E Dec 11, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      When Fast idle is active the engine parameter prevents the engine from doing an active regeneration.
    • LI4546E Jan 14, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      To avoid the risk of air being trapped which could damage the EGR cooler.
    • LI4394E Oct 31, 2018 · 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,
    • BS4173ER1 Sep 9, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The EGS coolant hoses may leak in the baselight above the passenger area.
    • LI4374ER1 Jul 18, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Latch adjustment for the the proper operation of the destination sign doors.
    • BS4153ER1 Jun 29, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Automatic Passenger Counter may report erroneous data due to dust or water intrusion on optical front door sensor lens
    • LI4345E Jun 22, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Original valve is discontinued
    • LI4374E Jun 15, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Latch adjustment for the proper operation of the destination sign doors
    • LI4156E May 29, 2018 · 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.
    • LI4167ER2 Feb 5, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      New improved stanchion is now available for installation in the articulation section of the vehicle.
    • BS4153E Feb 5, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Automatic Passenger Counter may report erroneous data due to dust or water intrusion on optical front door sensor lens.
    • BS4178E Apr 18, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Seats might get detached from damaged seat rails.
    • LI4167ER1 Mar 4, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      New improved stanchion is now available for installation in the articulation section of the vehicle.
    • LI4200E Feb 26, 2018 · 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 Feb 21, 2018 · 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 modifie…
    • BS4243E Feb 8, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Dust hides safety decals on hybrid electric units
    • LI4167E Jan 31, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      New improved stanchion is now available for installation in the articulation section of the vehicle.
    • BS4173E Jan 30, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The EGS coolant hoses may leak in the baselight above the passenger area.
    • LI4263E Jan 31, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Possibility of engine derating, stalling and losing of power
    • LI3402ER4 Oct 5, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Low coolant level sensor warning
    • BS3933E Sep 29, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Sporadic illumination of check engine light and transmission light on the dashboard
    • LI3402ER3 Sep 29, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Low coolant level sensor warning
    • BS4137E Sep 21, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Existing NOx sensors may be prone to failures
    • LI4113E Aug 31, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Procedure and tooling to remove the articulation cylinder pin is inadequate.
    • BS4012ER2 Aug 4, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Check light ON and continuous blinking of transmission fault code due to improper routing of ground cable.
    • LI3188 Jul 4, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      A new radius rod bolt torque is now in effect.
    • LI3045E Nov 21, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Coolant filter additive free N71764 installed in production since august 2013
    • LI2002E May 23, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Tire manufacturer Michelin has introduced new tires with improved features, including; Longitudinal and lateral grip on dry and wet surfaces; Increased tread wear mileage
    • BS3419E Sep 22, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The wiper motor cannot be stopped by the driver.
    • LI4074E Jun 29, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Improved solution to secure Radiator Canopy Panel hardware
    • BS4012ER1 May 30, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Check light ON and continuous blinking of transmission fault code due to improper routing of ground cable
    • LI3720E May 5, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Introduction of optimized hub carrier kit for ZF AVN-132 middle axle on 60' vehicles
    • BS4012E Apr 28, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Check light ON and continuous blinking of transmission fault code due to improper routing of ground cable.
    • BS3969E Apr 25, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Dust intrusion in baselights area through the structure vertical tubes (60' bus)
    • LI3944E Apr 25, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Engine derating, stalling, and loss of power may occur as a result of code 3568
    • LI3753E Mar 16, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Vertical beam might crack above front door, second post capping.
    • BS3866E Dec 15, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Cummins coolant sensors equipped with EPC connectors fail in service due to water infiltration.
    • LI1953E Jun 15, 2015 · 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.
    • BS3379E Jul 22, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Hübner articulation.The red artic tell tale light comes on: 1- for an «Error 2 Plausibility 2» code lights, generated, for no reason 2- when no code is registered in the ACU (ghost code).
    • BS3379ER1 Aug 14, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Hübner articulation. The red artic tell tale light comes on: 1- for an «Error 2 Plausibility 2» code lights, generated, for no reason 2- when no code is registered in the ACU (ghost code).
    • bs3871e Nov 30, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      There is a possibility of battery cable (+ve) chaffing against sharp bracket supporting the ground cable.
    • BS3465E Nov 16, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Articulation solenoid circuit may cause an error code in ACU
    • LI3486E Nov 16, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Lubrication schedule for the bearing articulation. Additional greasing intervals promote extended durability of articulation joint main bearing when exposed to harsh environments. These severe environments may include, but not limited to, dust/dirt, extreme…
    • LI3446ER2 Nov 10, 2015 · 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)
    • li3478er1 Oct 3, 2016 · 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 Ta…
    • li3446er5 Oct 5, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Introducing new hardware and installation procedure for Pitman arm. (R5 updated the torque value in procedure line 1.9)
    • LI3478E Dec 5, 2016 · 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 Nov 30, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF BATTERY CABLE (+VE) CHAFFING AGAINST SHARP BRACKET SUPPORTING THE GROUND CABLE.
    • LI3478ER1 Nov 1, 2016 · 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 T…
    • LI3446ER5 Nov 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      INTRODUCING NEW HARDWARE AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR PITMAN ARM. (R5 UPDATED THE TORQUE VALUE IN PROCEDURE LINE 1.9)
    • BS3515E Dec 15, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CABLE LUGS MAY BREAK: REPLACEMENT OF 24-VOLT AND HVAC CABLES IN EGS
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.