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Safety Recall: 16V135000

16V135000 Reported: 3/4/2016 Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

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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 Risk

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.

Additional 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.

Affected Vehicles