# Service bulletin LI3446ER5

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10084099
- Published by NHTSA: 2016\-11\-08
- Manufacturer's number: LI3446ER5
- Manufacturer's date: 2016\-11\-01
- NHTSA component: STEERING; 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

- 2004 to 2007 NOVA BUS LFS
- 2009 to 2014 NOVA BUS LFS
- 2015 NOVA BUS LFS
- 2010 to 2014 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
- 2015 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2021400](/recalls/tc/2021400.md), 2021-06-28: Steering
- [2018594](/recalls/tc/2018594.md), 2018-10-30: Suspension

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [LI5170E](/bulletins/10208494.md), 2022-03-03, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. New lower shock mount available with an adapter plate better suited for the front and rear axle.
- [FT4926](/bulletins/10179163.md), 2020-09-01, Service bulletin: STEERING. Drag links found loose after 35 to 45000 ml. Replace drag links.
- [LI4432ER1](/bulletins/10176900.md), 2020-07-02, Service bulletin: STEERING. TRW has eliminated from service procedure TAS\-103 the greasing of the steering gearbox output shaft.
- [APS4896E](/bulletins/10176877.md), 2020-07-02, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STEERING. Introduction of a new steering gearbox without the lubrication zerk.
- [LI3188](/bulletins/10117817.md), 2017-09-14, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. A new radius rod bolt torque is now in effect.
- [LI1953E](/bulletins/10109926.md), 2017-08-03, Service bulletin: SEATS; STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. Moisture may accumulate in the space under the driver's seat and cause corrosion of the power steering hydraulic fittings and piping.
- [LI3486E](/bulletins/10109901.md), 2017-08-03, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING. 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.
- [LI3446ER2](/bulletins/10109900.md), 2017-08-03, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN. Introducing new hardware and installation procedure for Pitman arm. \(R2 revision is for: Road number and VIN has been updated for L860 TTC\)
- [li3446er5](/bulletins/10109894.md), 2017-08-03, Service bulletin: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN. Introducing new hardware and installation procedure for Pitman arm. \(R5 updated the torque value in procedure line 1.9\)
- [LI3446ER4](/bulletins/10083942.md), 2016-11-04, Service bulletin: STEERING. INTRODUCING NEW HARDWARE AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR PITMAN ARM.

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