The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15V691000·Announced 2015-10-23

Blue Bird Recalls 2016-2017 Vision School Buses for Wiper Defect

Blue Bird is recalling 63 Vision school buses because an incorrectly installed wiper motor connector may cause the wipers to stop working, reducing visibility in bad weather.

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 (school bus) where a functional defect (wipers stopping) increases crash risk, but no injuries or illnesses have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Blue Bird Body Company is recalling 63 model year 2016-2017 Vision school buses manufactured between September 3, 2015, and September 18, 2015. The recall addresses a defect where the windshield wiper motor harness connector may have been installed incorrectly. This error can cause the wiper system to stop functioning without warning.

An inoperative windshield wiper may reduce the driver's visibility during inclement weather, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.

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 can contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BLUE BIRD VISION
Brand
BLUE BIRD
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
63

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 (1)

  • VISION

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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