NHTSA recall 17E025000 · Equipment
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Reported May 10, 20171,179 vehicles affectedSprague DevicesMaker’s number 17V-156, SR17-09Built Apr 21, 2016 – Jun 23, 2016
The 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.
The risk
A loss of wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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 .