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2012 Nova Bus LFS ArticProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2012 Nova Bus LFS Artic. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-647 the manufacturer reports only 28% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Lowest repair rate 28%Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 2, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2012 Nova Bus LFS Artic has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2012 Nova Bus LFS Artic recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

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Low pressure warning: switch

New

Recall 26V-355 · Jun 2, 2026 · 5,662 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

28%repaired · 2026 Q3

Seat belts: front

Recall 24V-647 · Nov 5, 2024 · 1,570 vehicles · 438 repaired

Risk. 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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2025 Q1

Exterior lighting

Recall 22V-902 · Dec 7, 2022 · 519 vehicles · 518 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

75%repaired · 2018 Q1

Equipment

Recall 16V-412 · Jun 8, 2016 · 914 vehicles · 683 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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83%repaired · 2017 Q4

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 16V-068 · Feb 5, 2016 · 229 vehicles · 189 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nova Bus.

Best & worst years

2012 vs. every other LFS Artic year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the LFS Artic median. How we score

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