NOVABUS LFS 2016: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V135000

Make Model Year
NOVABUS LFS 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-04-21 2016-03-04 2016-03-04

Production Dates: 2014-01-01 - 2016-02-15

Manufacturers Involved: Nova Bus (US) Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CR3601 & CR3642

Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 863

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.