The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15V696000·Announced 2015-10-23

Blue Bird Recalls One 2017 Vision Bus for Wiper Motor Defect

Blue Bird is recalling one 2017 Vision transit bus because an incorrectly installed wiper motor connector may cause the wipers to stop working without warning.

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 functional safety defect (wipers) that increases crash risk in inclement weather, fitting the 'High' criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Blue Bird Body Company is recalling one 2017 Vision transit bus. The recall addresses a defect where the windshield wiper motor harness connector may have been installed incorrectly. This installation error can cause the wiper system to stop functioning without warning.

Inoperative windshield wipers may decrease the driver's visibility during inclement weather, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on November 18, 2015.

Blue Bird will notify the owner, and a dealer will inspect and repair the wiper motor connection free of charge. Owners may 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 — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
1

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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