AI DamageNova BUS LFS Artic: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Nova BUS LFS Artic across 7 model years: 0 owner complaints and 149 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 114 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 94 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 69 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 0 | 0 | 5 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Failure of camera bracket will cause the camera to swing while bus is in motion
- LED strip (N105390) was installed without seals in the plug
- Battery tray structure cracks due to thin sheet metal
- Flag Terminal Hole is too Large for Terminal Stud
- Battery Tray Structure Cracks
- Failure of camera bracket will cause the camera to swing while bus is in motion
- Improved durability of engine-side heat exchanger hoses
- The belt guard hinge may crack
- Validation of the previous passenger seat back panel campaign
- A bad connection at the ZF transmission connector may cause the transmission to jerk when shifting or show…
- Support for infotainement displays may crack
- Failure of camera bracket will cause the camera to swing while bus is in motion
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.