BYD K7 M (2015-2016): Visibility/wiper
Recall 17V386000 · Jun 19, 2017 · BYD Coach & Bus
13
vehicles affected
13
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V386000
- Date
- Jun 19, 2017
- Maker
- BYD Coach & Bus
- Units affected
- 13
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Visibility/wiper
- Model years
- 2015-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A loss of wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| BYD | K7 M | 2015-2016 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V386000?
1 model: BYD K7 M (2015-2016), about 13 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V386000?
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.
What can happen?
A loss of wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.