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Low pressure warning: switch
NewRisk. 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…
2016 Nova Bus LFS ArticProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2016 Nova Bus LFS Artic. It is covered by 12 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-647 the manufacturer reports only 28% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 2, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Nova Bus LFS Artic has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
12 recalls
2016 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Seat belts: front
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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Disc: chamber
Risk. A brake chamber air leak may cause the brakes to engage unexpectedly, which can overheat the brakes and increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Seats: critical fasteners
Do not driveRisk. A detached passenger seat may inadequately restrain a passenger during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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repaired · 2024 Q1
Equipment
Risk. The momentary text message board duplicating light signals may cause confusion, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Fuel injection system: fuel rail
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Seats
Risk. If the cantilever seat drops while it is occupied, there is an increased risk of an injury.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Electrical system: software
Risk. If there is a loss of vehicle stability, it can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Disc: caliper
Risk. Breakage of the guide pin can cause loss of braking ability or loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Electrical system
Risk. Unintentional, full throttle application may increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Windshield wiper/washer: linkages
Risk. If the windshield wipers become inoperative, visibility will be decreased, increasing the risk of a crash.
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
2016 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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- Caution
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