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NHTSA Recall 16V412000: Equipment

Nova Bus reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 914 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Nova Bus Lfs.

914
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2016
owners notified (July 21)
NHTSA campaign16V412000
Manufacturer campaignCR3539
ComponentEQUIPMENT
Report receivedJune 8, 2016
Owner notificationJuly 21, 2016
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Nova LFS and LFS Artic transit buses manufactured from June 18, 2012, through October 19, 2015. The affected transit buses have destinations signs that may not be properly secured and, as a result, the sign may fall.

Safety risk

If an sign falls, there is an increased risk of injury to anyone under or standing near the sign.

Remedy

Nova will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the sign as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2016. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's recall number for this campaign is CR3539.

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 16V412000

Make and modelModel years
Nova Bus Lfs2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Nova Bus Lfs Artic2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

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.