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2020 Nova BUS LFS Artic

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

Recall campaigns covering this model year1513k 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 2020 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

15 recall campaigns cover the 2020 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 2020 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
26V-300May 12, 2026Driver's speaker hole door may have been built with the prime glazing manufacturer DOT code mark missingStructure197Part replacement
26V-182Mar 24, 2026Driver's seat belt tension-reliving device may fail to disengage without manual interventionSeat belts416Not stated
26V-077Feb 10, 2026Passenger seat mounting rails may crack, causing the seat to detach and fall to the floorSeats478Part replacement
24V-647Nov 5, 2024Driver's seat belt may not retract properlySeat belts1,570Part replacement
24V-657Sep 9, 2024Auxiliary heater module may allow contaminants to enter the electronic controller, which can cause an electrical shortEquipment208Not stated
24V-564Jul 26, 2024Glazing used on the glass windows may reduce the driver's visibilityVisibility and wipers186Part replacement
23V-763Nov 11, 2023Brackets retaining the Mobile Climate Control HVAC Unit could fail and allow the unit to detach from the busEquipment339Repair or modification
23V-607Aug 31, 202324-volt power cable and grounded mounting fastener that secures the fuse holder may short circuitElectrical system1,189Part replacement
23V-482Jul 12, 2023Transmission yoke may separate, resulting in driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive powerPowertrain414Repair or modification
22V-845Nov 15, 2022Steering gear box may have an insufficient clamp load, which may allow the mounting plate sub-assembly fasteners to loosen and possibly fall outDo not driveSteering827Part replacement
22V-416Jun 13, 2022Radiator fan's electrical fuse holder may experience excessive corrosion which can result in an electrical shortElectrical system273Not stated
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-568Sep 21, 2020Certain power steering pipes from the rear engine bay to the front gear box may separate at the connection jointSteering223Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2020 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

    26 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

    • BS5543E Feb 5, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Battery tray structure cracks due to thin sheet metal.
    • FT5536 Dec 20, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Battery Tray Structure Cracks. Battery hold downs may slip between batteries.
    • LI5427E Dec 6, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Improved durability of engine-side heat exchanger hoses.
    • BS5469E Dec 5, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The belt guard hinge may crack.
    • BS5388E Mar 28, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      AC defroster suction line, Condensation dripping from AC hose
    • BS5357E Mar 15, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Lexan panels cracking at mounting holes. Need to change the attachment of Lexan panels due to apparent cracks.
    • BS5320ER1 Mar 15, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Fire light coming on in the dash, Fire detection system
    • BS5379E Mar 21, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      P-clamps holding the transmission coolant pipes can break and cause coolant leaks.
    • BS5320E Nov 28, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Fire light coming on in the dash. Addition of a bracket so water won’t drip on temperature sensor.
    • BS5299E Sep 29, 2022 · 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
    • FT5239 Apr 6, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Spheros Maintenance Access
    • 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.
    • BS5165ER1 Feb 3, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      MCC Driver's Display Electrical Terminal Failure.
    • BS5067E Sep 23, 2021 · 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.
    • FT5184 Sep 29, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Safety Vision Camera system connection issues
    • BS5082E Jul 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The tell-tale light for the ''Brake worn out'' is actually non-functionnal.
    • BS5079E May 10, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      A 12V relay is installed instead of a 24V relay for the alternator ouput status signal
    • BS5037E Mar 8, 2021 · 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 Mar 3, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CATA Operator's Complain of Seat Alarm Sensitivity
    • 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.
    • FT4867R3 Feb 10, 2021 · 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.
    • FT5015 Jan 19, 2021 · 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 Jan 19, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Front door air dump valve screws loosen up and prevent operation of valve. Need to add blue loctite
    • LI5011E Jan 27, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Recommendations on the disinfection of vehicles as well as products and precautions to be taken.
    • FT4867R2 Dec 18, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Hydraulic level sensor defective
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.