Visibility/wiperRecall 15V-696 · 2016–2017 Blue Bird Vision

Blue Bird Body Company recall 15V-696 covers 1 2016–2017 Blue Bird Vision for a visibility/wiper problem, reported to NHTSA on October 23, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q3) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.

100%
Vehicles repaired1 of 1 · 2016 Q3
Vehicles affected11 model
ReportedOct 23, 2015Owners notified Nov 18, 2015
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 15V696000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling one 2017 Vision transit bus. In the affected vehicle, the windshield wiper motor harness connector may have been installed incorrectly, causing the wiper system to stop without warning.

The risk

Inoperative windshield wipers may decrease the driver's visibility during inclement weather, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

Blue Bird will notify the owner, and a dealer will inspect and repair 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-NSB.

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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

100%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2015 Q42016 Q3
1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from September 3, 2015 to September 18, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.