Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V135000 Reported March 4, 2016

Windshield wipers may become inoperative

Nova Bus (us) Inc. · Visibility · 863 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V135000
Manufacturer Campaign
CR3601 & CR3642
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Component
Visibility
Vehicles Affected
863
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 4, 2016
Completion Rate
72.07

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

If the windshield wipers become inoperative, visibility will be decreased, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Nova Bus (us) Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 16V135000 or campaign CR3601 & CR3642.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V135000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V135000?

NHTSA recall 16V135000 was issued by Nova Bus (us) Inc. on March 4, 2016. It addresses: Windshield wipers may become inoperative. The recall affects approximately 863 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Nova Bus (us) Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V135000 or the manufacturer campaign number CR3601 & CR3642. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.