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Sprague Visibility recall
Recalled May 10, 2017 · NHTSA recall 17E025000 · Sprague
Hazard
A loss of wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 .
Units
1,179 units
Description
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.
What to do
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 .
Product
Sprague HEAVY-DUTY BUS PANTOGRAPH
Manufacturer(s)
Sprague Devices
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →