CarRecallWatchThe 2019 Nova Bus LFS has 22 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
2019 Nova Bus LFS recalls
Low air brake warning light may not illuminate when engine is off
Certain Nova Bus LFS transit buses may have a low brake air pressure warning light that fails to illuminate when the engine is off.
Driver Door Panel May Reduce Visibility and Crash Risk
Some transit buses may have a driver's speaker hole door built without the required DOT code mark on its glazing material.
Passenger seats can crack loose and fall to the floor
Certain Nova Bus LFS transit buses from model years 2013 through 2019, and LFS Artic buses from 2019 and 2020, have passenger seats with Double Transversal design.
Driver's door window may be wrong glass, reducing visibility
Certain 2019-2020 LFS commercial buses may have driver's door windows built without the prime glazing manufacturer DOT code mark.
Driver's seat belt may not retract, raising injury risk
Certain Nova Bus LFS and LFS Artic buses from model years 2010 through 2020 (LFS Artic) and 2012 through 2024 (LFS) have a driver's front seat belt that may not retract properly.
Bus Heater Can Short Out, Fire Risk; Windshield Defrost May Fail
Certain Nova Bus LFS and LFS Artic buses may have an auxiliary heater module that allows contaminants to enter the electronic controller.
Bus Windows May Reduce Driver Visibility, Raising Crash Risk
Certain Nova Bus LFS and LFS Artic buses from model years 2019 through 2023 may have glass windows whose glazing material can reduce the driver's visibility.
Bus Brake Air Leak Can Cause Unexpected Braking and Fire
Some rear-axle brake chambers may have been improperly manufactured, allowing air to leak from them.
Rear Brake Chamber Can Leak Air, Causing Unexpected Braking
A rear axle brake chamber may have been improperly manufactured, allowing air to leak from the brake system.
Rear Wheel Well Seats May Detach in a Crash
Certain transit buses have attachment hardware that may have been installed incorrectly beneath the passenger seats next to the rear wheel wells.
Electrical short can overheat fuse holder and cause fire
Certain Nova Bus LFS and LFS Artic transit buses may have a 24-volt power cable and a grounded mounting fastener that secures the fuse holder that can short circuit.
Transit Bus Driveshaft Can Separate, Causing Power Loss
Some transit buses may have a transmission yoke that can separate, causing the driveshaft to come loose and the bus to suddenly lose drive power.
Driver's seat belt may not retract, raising injury risk
Certain Nova Bus LFS buses from model years 2012 through 2019 may have a driver's seat belt that does not retract properly.
Colorful Auxiliary Lights Could Distract Other Drivers
Certain transit buses were built with non-standard colored auxiliary lights.
Steering Fasteners May Loosen and Fall Out, Risking Loss of Steering
Certain Nova Bus LFS and LFS Artic buses may have an insufficient clamp load on the steering gear box, which can allow the mounting plate fasteners to loosen and possibly fall out.
Corroded Fan Fuse Holder Can Short Out and Cause Fire
The radiator fan's electrical fuse holder on certain transit buses may corrode excessively.
Bus Stop/Yield Sign Can Confuse Other Drivers, Raising Crash Risk
On certain Nova Bus LFS and LFS Artic buses, the momentary STOP and YIELD text message board repeats the signals already given by the stop lights and turn signals.
Fuel leak near engine can cause bus fire
Certain Nova Bus LFS and LFS Artic buses have a defect in the high pressure fuel rail assembly.
Brake and tail lights mounted too high, reducing visibility
The brake lights and tail lights on these buses are mounted with their center line higher than federal standards allow.
Power Steering Pipe May Separate, Causing Steering Loss
Certain power steering pipes running from the rear engine bay to the front gear box may separate at a connection joint.
Rear Door May Keep Closing on Passengers in Doorway
Certain 2016-2019 Nova Bus LFS buses have a rear passenger door safety feature that automatically reopens the door when it detects an obstruction.
Bus Engine Door Fan Connector May Overheat and Cause Fire
The electrical connector for the engine door fan on certain Nova Bus LFS city buses may not be able to handle the current it is required to carry.
2019 Nova Bus LFS questions
Does the 2019 Nova Bus LFS have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 22 safety recalls for the 2019 Nova Bus LFS: Low air brake warning light may not illuminate when engine is off; Driver Door Panel May Reduce Visibility and Crash Risk; Passenger seats can crack loose and fall to the floor; Driver's door window may be wrong glass, reducing visibility; Driver's seat belt may not retract, raising injury risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
How do I check if a recall on my 2019 Nova Bus LFS has been fixed?
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