BLUE BIRD VISION 2016: VISIBILITY/WIPER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V691000

Make Model Year
BLUE BIRD VISION 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-11-18 2015-10-23 2015-10-23

Production Dates: 2015-09-03 - 2015-09-18

Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: R15YH-SB

Component: VISIBILITY/WIPER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 63

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Blue Bird Body Company "Blue Bird" is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Vision school buses manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 18, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper motor harness connector may have been installed incorrectly, causing the wiper system to stop without warning.

Consequence

An inoperative windshield wiper may reduce the driver's visibility during inclement weather, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct 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-SB.

Notes

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.