SPRAGUE SPRAGUE HEAVY-DUTY BUS PANTOGRAPH Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
SPRAGUE HEAVY-DUTY BUS PANTOGRAPH
Brand
SPRAGUE
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Sprague Devices is recalling certain SPRAGUE HEAVY-DUTY BUS PANTOGRAPH equipment due to visibility:windshield wiper/washer issues. A loss of wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A loss of wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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 .
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026