Vehicle recall 17V386000 · June 19, 2017
2015-2016 BYD K7M
The affected vehicles have wiper arms that can crack where they mount to the wiper motor causing the wiper arms to bend or detach from the vehicle.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- BYD Coach & Bus (BYD) is recalling certain 2015-2016 K7 M buses. The affected vehicles have wiper arms that can crack where they mount to the wiper motor causing the wiper arms to bend or detach from the vehicle.
- Consequence
- A loss of wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BYD has notified the owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the windshield wiper mounts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 19, 2017. Owners may contact BYD customer service at 1-661-940-3250.
- 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
- 17V386000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 19, 2017
- Filed by
- BYD Coach & Bus
- Owner notification
- June 19, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 13
- 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.
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