repaired · 2017 Q2
Body: door
Risk. A passenger could be injured if their arm is caught in the door.
2010 Nova Bus Nova LFSProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2010 Nova Bus Nova LFS. It is covered by 11 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 November 5, 2015. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 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.
11 recalls
2010 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
Axle assembly: axle shaft
Risk. If the axle half shaft fails, the bus would be disabled, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Risk. Arcing of the alternator cable may result in an engine compartment fire.
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…
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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
Visibility: glass, side/rear
Risk. In the event the egress window fails during an emergency situation, passengers may be trapped in the bus placing them at risk of injury.
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. IF THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS DISCONNECT, HOT EXHAUST GASES CAN VENT PRIOR TO EXITING THE TAILPIPE, CREATING THE RISK OF COMBUSTION AND A FIRE.
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.
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
2010 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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