2009 Nova Bus Nova LFS: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the 2009 Nova Bus Nova LFS. The newest campaign is 15V079000. NHTSA received the report on 9 Feb 2015. The NHTSA record gives the component Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 15V079000, in the NHTSA record

Nova has notified owners, and dealers inspected and replaced the damaged fittings, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's number for this recall is CR1430.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

13 campaigns, newest first. 1,851 units in total.

15V0790009 Feb 2015Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
15V0780009 Feb 2015Electrical System
15V0770009 Feb 2015Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
15V0710006 Feb 2015Power Train / Axle Assembly / Axle Shaft
14V38000030 Jun 2014Service Brakes, Air / Antilock / ABS Warning Light
13V64200019 Dec 2013Electrical System
11V15800010 Mar 2011Steering / Linkages / Drag / Link / Connection
10V32400012 Jul 2010Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip / Wheel Speed Sensor/Tone Ring
10V21600020 May 2010Engine and Engine Cooling
10V1320006 Apr 2010Engine and Engine Cooling / Cooling System / Radiator Assembly
10V0820005 Mar 2010Fuel System, Other / Delivery / Fuel Pump
09V49400029 Dec 2009Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
09V48500018 Dec 2009Interior Lighting

15V079000Received 9 Feb 2015. 5 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2009 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1, 2009, to December 31, 2009. In the affected buses, the brake hose fitting crimping ring may have been damaged and, as a result, the crimping ring may fail where the brake hose attaches to the air brake chamber.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Failure of the crimping rimgs may affect the braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Nova has notified owners, and dealers inspected and replaced the damaged fittings, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's number for this recall is CR1430.
Report filed by Nova Bus. Manufacturer campaign number CR1430. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Apr 2015.
15V078000Received 9 Feb 2015. 5 units.
Electrical System
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2009 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1, 2009, to December 31, 2009. The affected buses may have an incorrectly wired main power relay circuit, causing the circuit protection to be defeated.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the incorrectly wired circuit short circuits, there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Nova notified owners, and dealers corrected the main power relay circuit wiring, free of charge. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's number for this recall is CR1366.
Report filed by Nova Bus. Manufacturer campaign number CR1366. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Apr 2015.
15V077000Received 9 Feb 2015. 35 units.
Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2009. A power feed cable in the battery compartment may have been incorrectly routed and clipped. As a result, the battery cable may prematurely wear and short to ground.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A battery cable that shorts to ground increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Nova notified owners, and dealers inspected the buses and correctly routed the battery power feed cable, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's number for this recall is CR1332.
Report filed by Nova Bus. Manufacturer campaign number CR1332. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Apr 2015.
15V071000Received 6 Feb 2015. 30 units.
Power Train / Axle Assembly / Axle Shaft
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1, 2009, to December 31, 2010 with ZFAV132 rear axles. The affected vehicles may have been produced with rear axle half shafts that received an inadequate surface treatment which may result in axle shaft failure.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the axle half shaft fails, the bus would be disabled, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Nova has notified the affected owners, and all affected buses have been reapired, free of charge. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's number for this recall is BS1555.
Report filed by Nova Bus. Manufacturer campaign number BS1555. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Apr 2015.
14V380000Received 30 Jun 2014. 796 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Antilock / ABS Warning Light
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2004 and 2006-2013 LFS transit buses. Due to a programming error in the vehicle control unit, the ABS malfunction light may not illuminate if the ABS control unit loses power. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the ABS malfunction light does not illuminate if the ABS control unit loses power, the driver would not be aware that the ABS is not functional and that the brakes may unexpectedly lock up under certain conditions when the brakes are applied, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Nova Bus will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in late August 2014. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR3200.
Report filed by Nova Bus. Manufacturer campaign number CR3200. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Aug 2014.
13V642000Received 19 Dec 2013. 264 units.
Electrical System
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Nova Bus is recalling certain 2009-2012 model year LFS and LFS HEV transit buses equipped with Sure Power DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Nova Bus will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the converters, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2014. Owners may contact Nova Bus at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus's numbers for this recall are CR3030, CR3031, CR3032, CR3033 and CR3034 (depending on the converter's part number and location of in the vehicle).
Report filed by Nova Bus. Manufacturer campaign number CR3030-CR3034. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Jan 2014.
11V158000Received 10 Mar 2011. 198 units.
Steering / Linkages / Drag / Link / Connection
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Nova bus is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 lfs 40 ft and lfs 60 ft transit buses manufactured from march 31, 2009, through february 11, 2011. An insufficient torque was applied to the drag link attachment bolts during production. The drag link could become detached from the steering linkage, causing a loss of vehicle control.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Loss of vehicle control could result in a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will provide owners the correct documentation to verify the torque values for the drag link and to correct the drag link if necessary. At the customer's option, a dealer can perform the correct torque value free of charge. The safety recall began on march 16, 2011. Owners may contact nova bus at 1-450-472-6410.
Report filed by NOVA BUS INCORPORATED. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Mar 2011.
10V324000Received 12 Jul 2010. 139 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip / Wheel Speed Sensor/Tone Ring
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Nova bus is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 transit buses equipped with atc (automatic traction control) system and v-bea multiplexing system manufactured from april 2, 2007 through june 30, 2010. The atc system may inadvertently activate whenever the parking brake or the brake interlock is applied, since the vehicle's multiplex program did not correctly send the parking brake or interlock signal to the atc system. The atc system could misinterpret this situation as wheel spin, subsequently applying and releasing the applied brakes. The vehicle could then move unexpectedly.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The vehicle may move inadvertently even when the parking brake is applied increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will reprogram the system and the engine's ECU free of charge. The safety recall began on july 22, 2010. Owners may contact nova bus at 450-472-6410.
Report filed by NOVA BUS INCORPORATED. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Jul 2010.
10V216000Received 20 May 2010. 157 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Nova bus is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 nova lfs 40 ft and model year 2010 nova lfs 60 ft t-drive transit buses manufactured from august 27, 2007 through november 11, 2010, equipped with cummins isl or isb engines. The bolts on the engine cradle were not torqued according to appropriate specifications.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The bolts can be worn prematurely and break off, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Nova bus will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on july 1, 2010. Owners may contact nova bus at 1-450-472-6410.
Report filed by NOVA BUS. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Jul 2010.
10V132000Received 6 Apr 2010. 104 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling / Cooling System / Radiator Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Nova bus has notified NHTSA about a defect in certain model year 2007-2010 lfs buses equipped with modine roof mounted radiator. The wrong type of o-ring was installed at the locations by the radiator manufacturer, modine. The o-rings must be viton type o-rings.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Deterioration of these o-rings may occur and leaking or seepage of hydraulic oil.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will install viton o-rings free of charge. The safety recall began on may 11, 2010. Owners may contact nova bus at 450-472-6410.
Report filed by NOVA BUS INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number CR1461. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 May 2010.
10V082000Received 5 Mar 2010. 9 units.
Fuel System, Other / Delivery / Fuel Pump
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Nova bus is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 lfs 40 foot transit buses equipped with cummins engines. Improper fuel unit was installed.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The manufacturer has not yet provided a consequence for this campaign.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Nova bus is working with cummins and cummins is handling the remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357.
Report filed by NOVA BUS INCORPORATED. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Mar 2010.
09V494000Received 29 Dec 2009. 101 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Nova bus is recalling model year 2009 lfs buses equipped with q'straint max mobility device remote release belts used on american insight transverse flip up seats with build dates between october 2008 and october 2009. These devices are used to restrain passengers using mobility aid products. The mobility device restraint belts may not lock as designed, and may fail to properly restrain the passenger and the mobility device.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the belt does not lock and the mobility device is not properly restrained, there is an increased risk of injury to the passenger in the event of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Nova bus is working with american seating and will replace the q'straint max remote release belts with q'straint qrt deluxe remote release belts free of charge. American seating is handling the remedy for this campaign. Please see american seating's defect report 09e-065. The safety recall began on december 4, 2010. Owners may contact american seating's service manager sherry aellen at 1-616-732-6484 and nova bus at 1-450-472-6410.
Report filed by NOVA BUS INCORPORATED. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Dec 2010.
09V485000Received 18 Dec 2009. 8 units.
Interior Lighting
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Nova bus is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2009 lfs transit buses equipped with luminator horizon LED side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Nova bus will notify owners and luminator will repair the buses free of charge. Please see luminator's defect report 09e-054. The safety recall began on february 26, 2010. Owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033 or nova bus at 1-450-472-6410.
Report filed by NOVA BUS INCORPORATED. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Feb 2010.

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Recall Register. 2009 Nova Bus Nova LFS: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/nova-bus/nova-lfs/2009/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Nova Bus

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2009 Nova Bus Nova LFS?: 1,851 units in 13 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Nova Bus Nova LFS have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 27 recall campaigns for the Nova Bus Nova LFS, model years 1998 to 2012. 13 of them name the 2009 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2009 Nova Bus Nova LFS open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.