AI Damage2016 Nova BUS LFS: common problems
The maker issued 90 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 90
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Parking brake | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Improved durability of engine-side heat exchanger hoses
- Validation of the previous passenger seat back panel campaign
- Potential presence of a gap may cause frame crack
Only to perform during a frame crack repair process near front bolt of joint #2.
- Failure of DEF sensor GEN 6 within the expected 5-years lifespan
- DEF GEN4 tank, tank head and sensor will no longer be available in service
- ECP radiator failures deemed to be due to overpressure events
- The Delco-Remy alternator is obsolete
Air cooled ductless (Almott) alternator, power cable and hardware kit to replace the Delco-Remy oil-cooled alternator.
- DEF tank Head Unit GEN4
- DEF tank Head Unit GEN4 N8900882 is no longer available in service, it is replace by the new DEF tank Head…
- Headlight Failure
- New lower shock mount available with an adapter plate better suited for the front and rear axle
- radiator leaking coolant
NHTSA lists 90 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Nova BUS LFS?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 90 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 Nova BUS LFS?
NHTSA lists 90 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2016 Nova BUS LFS from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2016 models
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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.