Vehicle recall 15V691000 · October 23, 2015
2016-2017 Blue Bird Vision
In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper motor harness connector may have been installed incorrectly, causing the wiper system to stop without warning.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V691000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 23, 2015
- Filed by
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- R15YH-SB
- Owner notification
- November 18, 2015
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 63
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility/wiper
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Blue Bird Vision (2016-2017): 2017, 2016
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