2009 Nova Bus LFS Artic Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LFS Artic years
- Not enough data 1st of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2009 Nova Bus LFS Artic so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2009 Nova Bus LFS Artic recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, air:supply:low pressure warning:switch
Problem: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 1997-2002, 2005-2024 LFS, 2009-2014, and 2016 - 2024 LFS Artic transit buses. The low brake air pressure warning light may fail to illuminate when the engine is off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: 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 the risk of a crash if the parking brake is disengaged before starting the engine.
Fix: Nova Bus will update the firmware, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed by July 17, 2026. Owners will receive another notice once remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5918. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2026.
Exterior lighting
Problem: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2010-2021 LFS and 2009-2012 LFS Artic transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with non-standard color auxiliary lights which may impair the effectiveness of the standard lighting equipment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: The colorful lighting may cause confusion by distracting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will remove the non-standard color lights, or replace them with white lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2023. Owners may contact Nova's customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5350/5351.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Other Nova Bus LFS Artic years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 LFS Artic | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 LFS Artic | 0 | 9 |
| 2022 LFS Artic | 0 | 9 |
| 2021 LFS Artic | 0 | 11 |
| 2020 LFS Artic | 0 | 15 |
| 2019 LFS Artic | 0 | 17 |
| 2018 LFS Artic | 0 | 10 |
| 2017 LFS Artic | 0 | 12 |
| 2016 LFS Artic | 0 | 12 |
| 2015 LFS Artic | 0 | 10 |
| 2014 LFS Artic | 0 | 9 |
| 2013 LFS Artic | 0 | 7 |
| 2012 LFS Artic | 0 | 5 |
| 2011 LFS Artic | 0 | 4 |
| 2010 LFS Artic | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Nova Bus LFS Artic?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Nova Bus LFS Artic?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Nova Bus LFS Artic a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LFS Artic model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.