13 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
Posted on: 2021-02-12
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2020-2022 vision and all american buses. The seats with integrated 3-point seat belts may have been installed incorrectly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 210, seat belt assembly anchorages.
Consequence
An incorrectly installed seat can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats and install any missing hardware, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin april 9, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bb-sb.
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.
DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Posted on: 2021-05-05
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2022 all american vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
The remedy for this recall is still under development. Owner notification letters were mailed on july 30, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bh-nsb.
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.
DEFECT #3 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Posted on: 2021-05-05
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2022 all american vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
The remedy for this recall is still under development. Owner notification letters were mailed on july 30, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bh-nsb.
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.
DEFECT #4 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Posted on: 2021-02-18
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2022 all american buses equipped with hydraulic brakes and electronic stability control (esc). The hydraulic brake control unit (ecu) may not have been programmed correctly, possibly causing the esc to malfunction.
Consequence
If the electronic stability control does not function properly, it can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hydraulic brake ecu and repair it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on april 9, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bc-nsb.
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.
DEFECT #5 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Posted on: 2021-05-04
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2022 all american buses. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
The remedy for this recall is still under development. Owner notification letters were mailed on july 30, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bh-sb.
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.
DEFECT #6 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Posted on: 2021-05-04
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2022 all american buses. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
The remedy for this recall is still under development. Owner notification letters were mailed on july 30, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bh-sb.
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.
DEFECT #7 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Posted on: 2021-02-18
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2021-2022 vision and 2022 all american school buses equipped with hydraulic brakes and electronic stability control (esc). The hydraulic brake control unit (ecu) may not have been programmed correctly, possibly causing the esc to malfunction.
Consequence
If the electronic stability control does not function properly, it can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hydraulic brake ecu and repair it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on april 9, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bc-sb.
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.
DEFECT #8 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Posted on: 2021-04-23
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2022-2022 vision and all american transit buses. A retainer was not properly seated in the sc-3 single check valve and may not provide source air isolation when pressure is applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 121, air brake system.
Consequence
Unintended spring brake application may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the sc-3 check valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were on mailed june 2, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21be-nsb.
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.
DEFECT #9 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Posted on: 2021-04-23
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2020-2022 vision and all american school buses. A retainer was not properly seated in the sc-3 single check valve and may not provide source air isolation when pressure is applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 121, air brake system.
Consequence
Unintended spring brake application may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the sc-3 check valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on june 2, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21be-sb.
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.
DEFECT #10 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Posted on: 2021-04-23
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2022-2022 vision and all american transit buses. A retainer was not properly seated in the sc-3 single check valve and may not provide source air isolation when pressure is applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 121, air brake system.
Consequence
Unintended spring brake application may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the sc-3 check valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were on mailed november 18, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21be-nsb.
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.
DEFECT #11 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Posted on: 2021-04-23
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2020-2022 vision and all american school buses. A retainer was not properly seated in the sc-3 single check valve and may not provide source air isolation when pressure is applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 121, air brake system.
Consequence
Unintended spring brake application may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the sc-3 check valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on november 18, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21be-sb.
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.
DEFECT #12 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Posted on: 2021-04-23
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2020-2022 vision and all american school buses. A retainer was not properly seated in the sc-3 single check valve and may not provide source air isolation when pressure is applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 121, air brake system.
Consequence
Unintended spring brake application may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the sc-3 check valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on november 18, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21be-sb.
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.
DEFECT #13 - SEATS
Posted on: 2024-02-08
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2020-2024 vision 2020-2023 all american school buses. The convertible seats may have been incorrectly installed, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 210, seat belt assembly anchorages.
Consequence
An unsecured seat may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and repair the seat, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 04, 2024. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r24cm-sb.
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.nhtsa.gov.