Blue Bird Vision recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 23, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Blue Bird Body Company recalls 2016–2017 Blue Bird Vision

Recall number

15V691000

Brand / firm

Blue Bird

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 63 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.