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Service bulletin LI3446ER5

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10084099
Published by NHTSA2016-11-08
Manufacturer's numberLI3446ER5
Manufacturer's date2016-11-01
NHTSA componentSTEERING; SUSPENSION

NHTSA's summary

INTRODUCING NEW HARDWARE AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR PITMAN ARM. (R5 UPDATED THE TORQUE VALUE IN PROCEDURE LINE 1.9)

The document

No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number.

Components

Steering, Suspension

Vehicles listed
NOVA BUS LFS2004 to 2007
NOVA BUS LFS2009 to 2014
NOVA BUS LFS2015
NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC2010 to 2014
NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC2015 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
20214002021-06-28. Steering
20185942018-10-30. Suspension

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
LI5170E2022-03-03. Service bulletin. New lower shock mount available with an adapter plate better suited for the front and rear axle.
FT49262020-09-01. Service bulletin. Drag links found loose after 35 to 45000 ml. Replace drag links.
LI4432ER12020-07-02. Service bulletin. TRW has eliminated from service procedure TAS-103 the greasing of the steering gearbox output shaft.
APS4896E2020-07-02. Service bulletin. Introduction of a new steering gearbox without the lubrication zerk.
LI31882017-09-14. Service bulletin. A new radius rod bolt torque is now in effect.
LI1953E2017-08-03. Service bulletin. Moisture may accumulate in the space under the driver's seat and cause corrosion of the power steering hydraulic fittings and piping.
LI3486E2017-08-03. Service bulletin. Lubrication schedule for the bearing articulation. Additional greasing intervals promote extended durability of articulation joint main bearing when exposed to harsh environments. These severe environments may include, but not limited to, dust/dirt, extreme cold/heat, moisture, salt or other corrosive constituents. Customers operating Nova Bus articulated vehicles in harsh environments are encouraged to follow the lubrication schedule herein.
LI3446ER22017-08-03. Service bulletin. Introducing new hardware and installation procedure for Pitman arm. (R2 revision is for: Road number and VIN has been updated for L860 TTC)
li3446er52017-08-03. Service bulletin. Introducing new hardware and installation procedure for Pitman arm. (R5 updated the torque value in procedure line 1.9)
LI3446ER42016-11-04. Service bulletin. INTRODUCING NEW HARDWARE AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR PITMAN ARM.