The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17V386000·Announced 2017-06-19

BYD Recalls 2015-2016 K7 M Buses for Wiper Arm Defect

BYD is recalling 2015-2016 K7 M buses because wiper arms may crack and detach, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.

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.

Plain-English summary

BYD Coach & Bus is recalling certain 2015-2016 K7 M buses due to a defect in the windshield wiper arms. The wiper arms can crack where they mount to the wiper motor, which may cause the arms to bend or detach from the vehicle.

A loss of wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. This recall affects 13 vehicles.

BYD has notified the owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the windshield wiper mounts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 19, 2017. Owners may contact BYD customer service at 1-661-940-3250 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BYD K7 M
Brand
BYD
Manufacturer
BYD Coach & Bus
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
13

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)

  • K7 M

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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