Windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiringRecall 07V-021 · 2007–2008 Blue Bird Vision
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall 07V-021 covers 882 2007–2008 Blue Bird Vision for a windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on January 29, 2007.
Source: NHTSA recall 07V021000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CERTAIN 2007 AND 2008 MY BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 16, 2006, AND JANUARY 18, 2007. CONTINUOUS RESETTING OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER WHEN THE WIPER/WASHER IS OPERATING IN THE WASH/WIPE MODE MAY CAUSE FAILURE IN THE WIRING CIRCUIT RESULTING IN POWER BEING APPLIED TO THE GROUND WHICH COULD CAUSE THE CIRCUIT BREAKER TO OVERHEAT AND FAIL RESULTING IN A STALLED WIPER.
The risk
FAILURE OF THE WIPER IN INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS MAY CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
The fix
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 28, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242.
BLUE BIRD RECALL NO. R07LH.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 16, 2006 to January 18, 2007. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.