Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 16V135000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages

Nova Bus filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2016-03-04.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V135000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages
Manufacturer
Nova Bus
Vehicles affected
863
Reported to NHTSA
2016-03-04
Owners notified
2016-04-21

Defect description

Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 LFS and LFS Artic vehicles manufactured from January 1, 2014, through February 15, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the pin on the wiper idler arm may strip causing the windshield wipers to become inoperative.

Safety risk

If the windshield wipers become inoperative, visibility will be decreased, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Nova will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper idler arm, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2016. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR3601.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
NOVA BUS LFS2016 2015 2014
NOVA BUS LFS Artic2016 2015 2014

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.