Nova Bus recall: Visibility
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If the windshield wipers become inoperative, visibility will be decreased, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Nova Bus Lfs 2014–2016
- Nova Bus Lfs Artic 2014–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V135000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Nova Bus
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 4, 2016
- Owners notified
- Apr 21, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 863
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 1, 2014 to Feb 15, 2016
- Part
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages
- Maker's own recall number
- CR3601 & CR3642
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Nova Bus recall: Equipment Sep 29, 2026
- Nova Bus recall: Parking brake Sep 22, 2026
- Nova Bus recall: Engine and engine cooling Sep 3, 2026
- Nova Bus recall: Service brakes, air Jun 2, 2026
- Nova Bus recall: Visibility May 12, 2026
- Nova Bus recall: Electrical system Apr 30, 2026
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.