Vehicle recall 16V135000 · March 4, 2016
Nova Bus LFS and LFS Artic
On the affected vehicles, the pin on the wiper idler arm may strip causing the windshield wipers to become inoperative.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V135000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 4, 2016
- Filed by
- Nova Bus
- Manufacturer campaign
- CR3601 & CR3642
- Owner notification
- April 21, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 863
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Nova Bus LFS (2014-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014
- Nova Bus LFS Artic (2014-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014
Has your Nova Bus been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Nova Bus dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.