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2016 Nova BUS LFS Artic

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

Recall campaigns covering this model year1212k 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 2016 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

12 recall campaigns cover the 2016 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 2016 Nova BUS LFS Artic
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
26V-355Jun 2, 2026Low brake air pressure warning light may fail to illuminate when the engine is offBrakes5,662Software update
24V-647Nov 5, 2024Driver's seat belt may not retract properlySeat belts1,570Part replacement
24V-558Jul 25, 2024Brake chamber on the rear axle may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in an air leakBrakes534Part 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
21V-351May 14, 2021Sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leakFuel system644Part replacement
20V-457Aug 5, 2020Pressure switches on these Drive Units may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of drivePowertrain34Part replacement
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
17V-323May 16, 2017In the event of a loss of communication within the bus' multiplex network, the computer may command full throttle application, without input from…Electrical system24Software update
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
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2016 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

    127 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.

    • BS5463ER1 Apr 16, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Failure of camera bracket will cause the camera to swing while bus is in motion.
    • BS5463E Dec 20, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Failure of camera bracket will cause the camera to swing while bus is in motion.
    • LI5427E Dec 6, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Improved durability of engine-side heat exchanger hoses.
    • FT5499E Oct 20, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Validation of the previous passenger seat back panel campaign.
    • FT5409 Oct 20, 2023 · 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.
    • FT5463 Sep 5, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Failure of camera bracket will cause the camera to swing while bus is in motion.
    • FT4651 Aug 16, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Failure of DEF sensor GEN 6 within the expected 5-years lifespan.
    • FT5243 Feb 9, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      ECP radiator failures deemed to be due to overpressure events.
    • APS5370E Feb 10, 2023 · 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.
    • FT5194 Jan 12, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Destination sign controllers were failing at a high rate. Water intrusion causing signs to fail cracks on lights
    • BS5210ER1 Mar 22, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Horn may fail due to the low internal high heat resistance.
    • PC1033 Feb 3, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Headlight Failure
    • BS5210E Feb 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Horn may fail due to the low internal high heat resistance.
    • 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.
    • PC1025R3 Jan 7, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      radiator leaking coolant
    • 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.
    • PC1025R2 Dec 15, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Radiator leaking coolant
    • PC1025R1 Oct 6, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Radiator leaking coolant
    • PC1030 Sep 30, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      cracked marker lights causes water intrusion
    • BS5119E Jul 22, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Brake chambers may fail and cause the drive axle brakes to overheat
    • FT5055R1 May 20, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Disconnect the power for the auxiliary heater. short term countermeasure
    • ft5090 May 7, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Kidde fire suppression system tamper seal
    • BS3465ER1 Dec 11, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Articulation ACU and solenoid Justify Articulation solenoid circuit may cause an error code in ACU.
    • BS3270E Jan 19, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Regeneration system on hybrid articulated vehicles
    • FT4869R1 Mar 10, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Surge tank cover Chafing on Components
    • PC1020 Mar 17, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      brakes standard repair
    • FT5055 Mar 9, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Disconnect the power (auxiliary heater), short term countermeasure
    • FT5048 Mar 24, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Bracket for the front camera may break
    • 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.
    • BS4970ER1 Feb 9, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Destination sign doors latches may become loose or fail.
    • LI3978E Feb 9, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Information about the engine coolant. Coolant types should not be mixed in the engine.
    • FT4947 Feb 10, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      part has been discontinued by supplier Watlow, Remove auxiliary heater, keep the circulating pump, close the cooling loop and replace VBEA program.
    • LI4995E 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.
    • FT4949 Jan 13, 2021 · 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.
    • Li4998 Jan 22, 2021 · 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.
    • LI5011E Jan 27, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Recommendations on the disinfection of vehicles as well as products and precautions to be taken.
    • LI4910ER1 Dec 2, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      High ambient temperature on exhaust side (after-treatment area) may cause Wiring Harness Assembly 64 wires and connectors to become brittle and fail.
    • 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…
    • FT4935 Aug 28, 2020 · 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.
    • FT4944 Aug 21, 2020 · 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 .
    • FT4936 Aug 12, 2020 · 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
    • FT4869 Jul 7, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Coolant surge tank cover may rub on hose and clamps.
    • LI4910E Jul 17, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Under certain condition (high temperature in southern state) combine with the engine compartment high ambient temperature near the exhaust side may cause the exhaust harness wires and connector to become brittle and fail.
    • LI4462ER2 Jul 14, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Throttle pedal comunication cable may be affected by noise infiltration and Cummins ecu will record code 1242
    • 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.
    • FT4827 Jun 23, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Wheelchair seat hardware loose
    • FT4819 Apr 1, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Interlock pressure transducer failure
    • FT4795 Mar 25, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TCU Connector missing zip-tie
    • FT4698R1 Mar 23, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Electric Cooling package power cable corrosion
    • FT4626R1 Mar 23, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Electric Cooling package power cable corrosion (superseded by FT4698R1)
    • FT4619 Jan 8, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Electric Cooling Package Power Cable Corrosion
    • FT4787 Dec 20, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Wheelchair seat belt hardware loose
    • FT4781 Dec 12, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Engine door Hinge becoming loose
    • BS4630E Dec 11, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      When Fast idle is active the engine parameter prevents the engine from doing an active regeneration.
    • FT4626 Nov 14, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Electric Cooling package power cable corrosion
    • LI4674E Sep 19, 2019 · 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.
    • FT4581 Jul 31, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Door mirror bracket loose destination sign panel cracking
    • APS4528ER1 Jun 28, 2019 · 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
    • LI4462ER1 Jun 11, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Cummins code 1242 for throttle pedal sensor circuit
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.