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NHTSA Recall 15V696000: Visibility/wiper

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1 vehicles. It affects 2016–2017 Blue Bird Vision.

1
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2015
owners notified (November 18)
NHTSA campaign15V696000
Manufacturer campaignR15YH-NSB
ComponentVISIBILITY/WIPER
Report receivedOctober 23, 2015
Owner notificationNovember 18, 2015
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety 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.

Vehicles covered by recall 15V696000

Make and modelModel years
Blue Bird Vision2016, 2017

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.