Nova Bus Vehicle Identification Number Explanation
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The Vehicle Identification Number codes used by Nova Bus have changed through the years. Moreover, codes used for RTS buses are completely different from those used for Classic and LFS buses. Here are a few snapshots of the code master list that should help deciphering the majority of Nova Bus VIN codes.
RTS
US-built RTS buses, list revised October 1998.
| Digit position | Designation | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | 4RK | Manufacturer's Identifier (Nova BUS Incorporated) |
| 4 | L M N P A B C X |
Model T806 Model T802 Model T706 Model T702 Model T602 Model T606 Model T8.502 Experimental Vehicle Under Development |
| 5 | W N L X |
RTS Wide Front Door RTS Narrow Front Door RTS Low Floor/WFD RTS Low Floor/NFD |
| 6 | T H E |
Transit Bus "V" Drive Hybrid Transit Bus Transit Bus "T" Drive |
| 7 | J H G F E K L M N X |
Series 50G, 518 Cubic Inches, Natural Gas Engine, 4 Cylinder, Brake HP 275 Cummins M11, 661 Cubic Inches, Diesel Engine, 6 Cylinder, Brake HP 280 Detroit Diesel Series 50, 518 Cubic Inches, Diesel Engine, 4 Cylinder, Brake HP 275 Cummins C8.3-275, 504 Cubic Inches, Diesel Engine, 6 Cylinder, Brake HP 275 Cummins L10-280G, 610 Cubic Inches, Natural Gas Engine, 6 Cylinder, Brake HP 280 Cummins C8.3G-250 Natural Gas Engine, 6 Cylinder, Brake HP 250 Detroit Diesel Series 50, 518 Cubic Inches, Diesel Engine, 4 Cylinder, Brake HP 250 Cummins B Series 5.9 Liter, Diesel Engine, 6 Cylinder, Brake HP 230 Cummins C8.3-250, 8.3 Liters, Diesel Engine, 6 Cylinder, Brake HP 250 Auxiliary power unit for hybrid propulsion system |
| 8 | A | Air Brake |
| 9 | 0-9 or X | Check Digit |
| 10 | W | Current Model Year (1998) |
| 11 | R | Plant or Manufacturer (Roswell) |
| 12-17 | * | First Unit Number (*starting at 830405 for Nova BUS Incorporated) |
US-built RTS buses, list revised January 2000 and April 2002 (major changes in bold).
| Digit position | Designation | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | 4RK | World Manufacturer Identifier (Nova BUS, Incorporated) |
| 4 | D E F G H J K X |
Model of Length 40' x Width 96" Model of Length 40' x Width 102" Model of Length 35' x Width 96" Model of Length 35' x Width 102" Model of Length 30' x Width 96" Model of Length 30' x Width 102" Model of Length 42' x Width 102" Experimental Vehicle Under Development |
| 5 | W N L |
RTS Wide Front Door RTS Narrow Front Door RTS Low Floor/WFD |
| 6 | T H E |
Transit Bus "V" Drive Hybrid Transit Bus Transit Bus "T" Drive |
| 7 | J H G F E K L M N X P R |
Series 50 CNG 275 HP Cummins M11, 661 Cubic Inches, Diesel Engine, 6 Cylinder Detroit Diesel Series 50, 518 Cubic Inches, Diesel Engine, 4 Cylinder, Brake HP 275 Cummins C8.3-275 Brake HP 275, or ISC-280 Brake HP 280, 504 Cubic Inches, Diesel Engine, 6 Cylinder Cummins L10-280G, 610 Cubic Inches, Natural Gas Engine, 6 Cylinder, Brake HP 280 Cummins C8.3G-250 Natural Gas Engine, 6 Cylinder, Brake HP 250 Detroit Diesel Series 50, 518 Cubic Inches, Diesel Engine, 4 Cylinder, Brake HP 250 Cummins B Series 5.9 Liter, Diesel Engine, 6 Cylinder, Brake HP 230 Cummins C8.3-250, 8.3 Liters, Diesel Engine, 6 Cylinder, Brake HP 250 Auxiliary Power Unit for Hybrid Propulsion System Cummins ISM 280, 661 Cubic Inches, Diesel Engine, 6 Cylinder, Brake HP 280 Cummins C8.3G 280 Natural Gas Engine, 6 Cylinder, Brake HP 280 (added in April 2002) |
| 8 | A | Air Brake |
| 9 | 0-9 or X | Check Digit |
| 10 | Y | Current Model Year (2000) |
| 11 | R | Plant or Manufacturer (Roswell) |
| 12-17 | * | Sequential Production Number |
Classic and LFS
Canadian- and US-built Classic and LFS buses, list revised September 2022.[1] These codes were also used for MCI Classic buses produced prior to 1993.
| Digit position | Designation | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | 2AU 2NV |
Maker Identifier Code Motor Coach Industries (prior to 1993) NovaBus, a Division of Volvo Group Canada Inc. |
| 4 | Y |
Brake System Air |
| 5 | T R L S |
Line Classic (obsolete) Classic Articulated (obsolete) Low Floor LFS Articulated |
| 6 | 8 9 |
Length of Vehicle 40 Ft. Lg. 60 Ft. Lg. |
| 7 | 2 |
Width of Vehicle or Body Type 102 In. Wide |
| 8 | A B J (1st) J (2nd) K (1st) K (2nd) L (1st) L (2nd) M (1st) M (2nd) N P R S T U V W X Y Z |
Engine Code Cummins ISL G Hybrid Cummins ISL - BAE TB-300 Detroit Diesel 6V92 (obsolete) Cummins ISL9 (2013-current) Cummins 8.3L (obsolete) Cummins Westport ISL G (2013-current) Cummins L10 G (obsolete) Hybrid Cummins ISB6.7 - BAE HDS 200 (2013-current) Cummins M11 (obsolete) Electric (current) Detroit Diesel Series 50 (obsolete) Detroit Diesel Series 40 (obsolete) Detroit Diesel Series 50 Propane (obsolete) Cummins ISC (obsolete) No Power Train (obsolete) Cummins ISL/ISL9 (obsolete) Cummins ISC Non Transit (obsolete) Hybrid Cummins ISL - Allison EP 40 (obsolete) Hybrid Cummins ISB - Allison EP 40 (obsolete) Hybrid Cummins ISL - Allison EP 50 (obsolete) Hybrid Cummins ISB - BAE TB-200 (obsolete) |
| 9 | 0-9 or X | Check Digit |
| 10 | * | Model Year |
| 11 | 3 4 9 B |
Assembly Plant St. Eustache Plant (1000 Industrial Blvd.) Plattsburgh Plant (to 2015) Plattsburgh Plant (eff. 2016) St. Eustache Plant (500 Condor St.) |
| 12-17 | * | Sequence Number
|
References
- ↑ (ORG20872), letter from Nova Bus dated September 15, 2022.
- ↑ The first 2012 VIN in sequence was C3000597, but there were several C VINs that fell numerically before this break; namely C3000346-C3000351, C3000353-C3000355, C3000367 and C3000377.
