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NHTSA Recall 16V135000: Linkages (visibility)

Nova Bus reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 863 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Nova Bus Lfs.

863
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2016
owners notified (April 21)
NHTSA campaign16V135000
Manufacturer campaignCR3601 & CR3642
ComponentVISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER › LINKAGES
Report receivedMarch 4, 2016
Owner notificationApril 21, 2016
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 16V135000

Make and modelModel years
Nova Bus Lfs2014, 2015, 2016
Nova Bus Lfs Artic2014, 2015, 2016

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.