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Blue Bird Vision Recall 15V696: Wipers May Stop Working Without Warning, Reducing Visibility

NHTSA campaign 15V696, reported October 23, 2015, 1 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The windshield wiper motor harness connector in an affected vehicle may have been installed incorrectly. As a result, the wiper system can stop working without warning.

When the wipers stop, the driver's view through the windshield may be reduced during rain, snow, or other bad weather, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners of affected vehicles should take this seriously and have the problem corrected promptly.

Blue Bird will notify the owner, and an authorized dealer will inspect and repair the wiper motor connection free of charge. Owners can contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 and should check their vehicle's VIN for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V696Blue Bird Body Company
Component
VISIBILITY/WIPER
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.
Risk
Inoperative windshield wipers may decrease the driver's visibility during inclement weather, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Blue Bird Vision20162017