Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V412000 Reported June 8, 2016

Destination sign may not be properly secured

Q: What is recall 16V412000?

NHTSA recall 16V412000 was issued by Nova Bus (us) Inc. on June 8, 2016. It addresses: Destination sign may not be properly secured. The recall affects approximately 914 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Nova Bus (us) Inc. · N/A · 914 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

16V412000

Manufacturer Campaign

CR3539

Manufacturer

Nova Bus (us) Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

914

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

June 8, 2016

Completion Rate

74.73

Defect Summary

Nova bus (nova) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 nova lfs and lfs artic transit buses manufactured from june 18, 2012, through october 19, 2015. the affected transit buses have destinations signs that may not be properly secured and, as a result, the sign may fall.

Safety Consequence

If an sign falls, there is an increased risk of injury to anyone under or standing near the sign.

Corrective Action

Nova will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the sign as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on july 20, 2016. owners may contact nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. nova's recall number for this campaign is cr3539.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Nova Bus (us) Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 16V412000 or campaign CR3539.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 16V412000

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

What is recall 16V412000?

NHTSA recall 16V412000 was issued by Nova Bus (us) Inc. on June 8, 2016. It addresses: Destination sign may not be properly secured. The recall affects approximately 914 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Nova Bus (us) Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V412000 or the manufacturer campaign number CR3539. 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.