9999 SPRAGUE HEAVY-DUTY BUS PANTOGRAPH Recall

Campaign:

17E025000 on 05/14/2017

Component:

Visibility:windshield wiper/washer

Manufactured:

04/20/2016 - 06/22/2016

Affected:

1,179

Defect:

Sprague devices (sprague) is recalling certain heavy-duty bus pantograph wiper arms. the mounting casting that attaches the wiper arms to the wiper motor may crack, possibly causing the arms to bend or detach.

Consequence:

A loss of wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Correction:

Sprague will notify the purchasers, and the affected vehicle manufacturers will replace the wiper arms with an improved design, free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. owners may contact sprague at 1-219-872-7295. sprague's number for the recall is 17v-156, sr17-09 .

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.

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