NHTSA recall 16V135000
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages
Nova Bus Lfs and 1 more
Reported Mar 4, 2016863 vehicles affectedNova BusMaker’s number CR3601 & CR3642Built Jan 1, 2014 – Feb 15, 2016
The 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.
The risk
If the windshield wipers become inoperative, visibility will be decreased, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.