Windshield wiper/washer: linkagesRecall 16V-135 · Nova Bus vehicles
Nova Bus recall 16V-135 covers 863 Nova Bus vehicles for a windshield wiper/washer: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on March 4, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q4) shows 72% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V135000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 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.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
72%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 2014 to February 15, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.