Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V696000 Reported October 23, 2015

Windshield wipers may become inoperative

Q: What is recall 15V696000?

NHTSA recall 15V696000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on October 23, 2015. It addresses: Windshield wipers may become inoperative. The recall affects approximately 1 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Blue Bird Body Company · N/A · 1 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

15V696000

Manufacturer Campaign

R15YH-NSB

Manufacturer

Blue Bird Body Company

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 23, 2015

Completion Rate

100.00

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

Inoperative windshield wipers may decrease the driver's visibility during inclement weather, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference recall ID 15V696000 or campaign R15YH-NSB.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 15V696000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V696000?

NHTSA recall 15V696000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on October 23, 2015. It addresses: Windshield wipers may become inoperative. The recall affects approximately 1 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V696000 or the manufacturer campaign number R15YH-NSB. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.