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HighNHTSA·16V135000·Announced 2016-03-04

Nova Bus Recalls 2014-2016 LFS Models for Wiper Arm Defect

Nova Bus is recalling 863 LFS and LFS Artic buses from 2014-2016 because a wiper idler arm pin may strip, causing wipers to stop working and reducing visibility.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (reduced visibility increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 LFS and LFS Artic vehicles manufactured between January 1, 2014, and February 15, 2016. The recall involves 863 vehicles in total.

The defect involves the pin on the wiper idler arm, which may strip. If this occurs, the windshield wipers may become inoperative. Inoperative wipers decrease visibility, which increases the risk of a crash.

Nova will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper idler arm free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2016. Owners can contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NOVA BUS LFS, LFS ARTIC
Brand
NOVA BUS
Manufacturer
Nova Bus
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
863

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • LFS
  • LFS ARTIC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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