Recall 15V691000: 2016–2017 Blue Bird Vision
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 23, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 63
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Vision school buses manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 18, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper motor harness connector may have been installed incorrectly, causing the wiper system to stop without warning.
The risk
An inoperative windshield wiper may reduce the driver's visibility during inclement weather, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the wiper motor connection, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R15YH-SB.
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
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V691000
- Manufacturer campaign
- R15YH-SB
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Owner letters
- Nov 18, 2015
- Components
- Visibility/wiper (Visibility & Wipers)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology