2008 Nova Bus Lfs problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (2)
Service Brakes, Air:supply:low Pressure Warning:switch 2026-06-02 · campaign 26V355000 · 5,662 vehicles
Defect: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 1997-2002, 2005-2024 LFS, 2009-2014, and 2016 - 2024 LFS Artic transit buses. The low brake air pressure warning light may fail to illuminate when the engine is off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: 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.
Fix: Nova Bus will update the firmware, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed by July 17, 2026. Owners will receive another notice once remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5918. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2026.
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights 2021-03-09 · campaign 21V151000 · 123 vehicles
Defect: Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2008-2021 LFS Buses. The center-line height of the brake lights and tail lights is too high, exceeding the maximum height standard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Reduced visibility of the brake and tail lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nova will notify owners, and provide instructions for interchanging the positions of the brake light and tail light components with the turn signal light components, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 2021. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682.
Service bulletins (34)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment 2022-12-20 · LI5266 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the streetside rear mud flap n39361 is obsolete. it is replaced by kit n106903 and this information letter shows how to assemble it.
Suspension 2022-02-07 · LI5170E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
new lower shock mount available with an adapter plate better suited for the front and rear axle.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2022-01-11 · LI5178R1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
installation of new pressure regulator for retarder interlock. obsolete part replacement
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2021-02-09 · LI3978E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information about the engine coolant. coolant types should not be mixed in the engine.
Equipment 2021-01-27 · LI5011E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
recommendations on the disinfection of vehicles as well as products and precautions to be taken.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2020-12-02 · LI4956E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the auxiliary heater fuel filter is now obsolete. the fuel filter and its support will have to be replaced at its next maintenance.
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.