repaired · 2015 Q2
Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. Failure of the crimping rimgs may affect the braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
2009 Nova Bus Nova LFSProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2009 Nova Bus Nova LFS. It is covered by 13 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-380 the manufacturer reports only 11% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 9, 2015. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Nova Bus Nova LFS 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.
13 recalls
2009 Nova Bus Nova LFS 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 · 2015 Q2
Electrical system
Risk. If the incorrectly wired circuit short circuits, there would be an increased risk of a fire.
repaired · 2015 Q2
12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Risk. A battery cable that shorts to ground increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2015 Q2
Axle assembly: axle shaft
Risk. If the axle half shaft fails, the bus would be disabled, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2016 Q2
Antilock: ABS warning light
Risk. If the ABS malfunction light does not illuminate if the ABS control unit loses power, the driver would not be aware that the ABS is not functional and that the…
repaired · 2015 Q4
Electrical system
Risk. Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
no report yet
Link: connection
Risk. LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
no report yet
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring
Risk. THE VEHICLE MAY MOVE INADVERTENTLY EVEN WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE IS APPLIED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. THE BOLTS CAN BE WORN PREMATURELY AND BREAK OFF, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Cooling system: radiator assembly
Risk. DETERIORATION OF THESE O-RINGS MAY OCCUR AND LEAKING OR SEEPAGE OF HYDRAULIC OIL.
no report yet
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED A CONSEQUENCE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN.
no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. IF THE BELT DOES NOT LOCK AND THE MOBILITY DEVICE IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE PASSENGER IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Interior lighting
Risk. A SHORT COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY CAUSING SMOKE AND FIRE.
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
2009 vs. every other Nova LFS 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 Nova LFS median. How we score
'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
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