Nova BUS LFS ARTIC

This model has recorded recalls in US, CA but none on file for AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

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    STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERSUS

    Missing fasteners may cause a of a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERSUS

    An electrical short circuit can overheat the fuse holder and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBERUS

    A brake chamber air leak may cause the brakes to engage unexpectedly, which can overheat the brakes and increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, unexpected braking can increase the risk of a crash.

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    VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REARUS

    Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

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    SEATSUS

    A seat that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to passengers in or near to the seat.

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    SEAT BELTS:FRONTUS

    Failure of the tension-reliving device may prevent the seat belt from properly restraining the driver, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

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    VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REARUS

    A missing DOT code mark may result in the door being replaced with the incorrect type of plastic, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOORUS

    An incorrect DOT code mark may result in the window being replaced with an incorrect type of glass, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONSUS

    A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash. A power steering fluid leak into the passenger cabin may increase the risk of a passenger injury.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERSUS

    An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONUS

    A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFTUS

    A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.

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    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICALUS

    An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, a windshield defrosting system that does not function properly can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAILUS

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBERUS

    A brake chamber air leak may cause the brakes to engage unexpectedly, which can overheat the brakes and increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, unexpected braking can increase the risk of a crash.

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    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONERUS

    An HVAC unit that detaches from a bus can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATORUS

    A loose nut can cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.

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    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDALUS

    Unintentional, full throttle application may increase the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONUS

    A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, offloading passengers to transfer them to another bus can increase the risk of injury.

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    PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIRUS

    A bus that stops suddenly without activating brake lights increases the risk of a crash.

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    SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERSUS

    A detached passenger seat may inadequately restrain a passenger during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPERUS

    Breakage of the guide pin can cause loss of braking ability or loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SEATSUS

    If the cantilever seat drops while it is occupied, there is an increased risk of an injury.

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    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGESUS

    If the windshield wipers become inoperative, visibility will be decreased, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    EQUIPMENTUS

    The momentary text message board duplicating light signals may cause confusion, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS

    If there is a loss of vehicle stability, it can increase the risk of a crash.

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    STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:SUN VISORUS

    A detached sun visor can distract the driver or obstruct the view through the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOORUS

    A passenger could be injured if their arm is caught in the door.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEMUS

    An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, transferring passengers from the disabled bus can increase the risk of injury.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS

    An instrument panel that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash. A loss of drive power also increases the risk of a crash.

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    EQUIPMENTUS

    If an sign falls, there is an increased risk of injury to anyone under or standing near the sign.

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    SEAT BELTS:FRONTUS

    A seat belt that does not retract properly may result in a loose seat belt, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEMUS

    An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, transferring passengers from the disabled bus can increase the risk of injury.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS

    If the main power cable disconnects, there will be a loss of power that could disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR:CRITICAL FASTENERSUS

    The glass can fall out of the frame, increasing the risk of ejection and injury during a crash. Detached window glass can also become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING:SWITCHUS

    A low brake air pressure warning light that fails to illuminate when the engine is off will not alert the driver to a low brake pressure condition, increasing the risk of a crash if the parking brake is disengaged before starting the engine.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTINGUS

    The colorful lighting may cause confusion by distracting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.