Visibility/wiperRecall 17V-386 · 2015–2016 Byd K7m
BYD Coach & Bus recall 17V-386 covers 13 2015–2016 Byd K7m for a visibility/wiper problem, reported to NHTSA on June 19, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q4) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V386000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
BYD Coach & Bus (BYD) is recalling certain 2015-2016 K7 M buses. The affected vehicles have wiper arms that can crack where they mount to the wiper motor causing the wiper arms to bend or detach from the vehicle.
The risk
A loss of wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.