28 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2022-10-05
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023 vision school buses equipped with a 7.3l gasoline engine. The transmission cable may not have sufficient clearance from the gasoline fuel supply line at the left rear corner of the engine, which can result in a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and reroute the transmission cable, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on november 30, 2022. Owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r22cb (school bus).
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.
DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2022-10-05
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023 vision school buses equipped with a 7.3l gasoline engine. The transmission cable may not have sufficient clearance from the gasoline fuel supply line at the left rear corner of the engine, which can result in a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and reroute the transmission cable, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on november 30, 2022. Owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r22cb (school bus).
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.
DEFECT #3 - ENGINE
Posted on: 2022-10-05
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023 vision school buses equipped with a 7.3l gasoline engine. The transmission cable may not have sufficient clearance from the gasoline fuel supply line at the left rear corner of the engine, which can result in a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and reroute the transmission cable, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on november 30, 2022. Owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r22cb (school bus).
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.
DEFECT #4 - ENGINE
Posted on: 2022-10-05
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023 vision school buses equipped with a 7.3l gasoline engine. The transmission cable may not have sufficient clearance from the gasoline fuel supply line at the left rear corner of the engine, which can result in a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and reroute the transmission cable, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on november 30, 2022. Owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r22cb (school bus).
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.
DEFECT #5 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 2022-10-12
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2023 vision and all-american transit buses. The entrance door handrail has an under-sized diameter and is not compliant with part 1192, americans with disability act (ada), appendix a, chapter 3, t303.3.2, which requires a minimum diameter of 1.25 inches.
Consequence
A smaller handrail may be difficult to grip, possibly resulting in a slip or fall and increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the handrail, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on december 7, 2022. Owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r22cd-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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #6 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Posted on: 2022-10-12
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2023 vision and all-american transit buses. The entrance door handrail has an under-sized diameter and is not compliant with part 1192, americans with disability act (ada), appendix a, chapter 3, t303.3.2, which requires a minimum diameter of 1.25 inches.
Consequence
A smaller handrail may be difficult to grip, possibly resulting in a slip or fall and increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the handrail, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on december 7, 2022. Owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r22cd-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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #7 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2022-10-05
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023 vision transit buses equipped with a 7.3l gasoline engine. The transmission shift cable may have insufficient clearance from the gasoline fuel supply line at the left rear corner of the engine, which can result in a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and reroute the transmission cable, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on november 30, 2022. Owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r22cb (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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #8 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2022-10-05
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023 vision transit buses equipped with a 7.3l gasoline engine. The transmission shift cable may have insufficient clearance from the gasoline fuel supply line at the left rear corner of the engine, which can result in a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and reroute the transmission cable, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on november 30, 2022. Owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r22cb (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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #9 - ENGINE
Posted on: 2022-10-05
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023 vision transit buses equipped with a 7.3l gasoline engine. The transmission shift cable may have insufficient clearance from the gasoline fuel supply line at the left rear corner of the engine, which can result in a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and reroute the transmission cable, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on november 30, 2022. Owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r22cb (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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #10 - ENGINE
Posted on: 2022-10-05
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023 vision transit buses equipped with a 7.3l gasoline engine. The transmission shift cable may have insufficient clearance from the gasoline fuel supply line at the left rear corner of the engine, which can result in a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and reroute the transmission cable, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on november 30, 2022. Owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r22cb (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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #11 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 2022-10-12
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2023 vision and all-american transit buses. The entrance door handrail has an under-sized diameter and is not compliant with part 1192, americans with disability act (ada), appendix a, chapter 3, t303.3.2, which requires a minimum diameter of 1.25 inches.
Consequence
A smaller handrail may be difficult to grip, possibly resulting in a slip or fall and increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the handrail, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on december 7, 2022. Owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r22cd-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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #12 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Posted on: 2022-10-12
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2023 vision and all-american transit buses. The entrance door handrail has an under-sized diameter and is not compliant with part 1192, americans with disability act (ada), appendix a, chapter 3, t303.3.2, which requires a minimum diameter of 1.25 inches.
Consequence
A smaller handrail may be difficult to grip, possibly resulting in a slip or fall and increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the handrail, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on december 7, 2022. Owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r22cd-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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #13 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2022-10-05
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023 vision transit buses equipped with a 7.3l gasoline engine. The transmission shift cable may have insufficient clearance from the gasoline fuel supply line at the left rear corner of the engine, which can result in a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and reroute the transmission cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 9, 2023. Owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r22cb (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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #14 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2022-10-05
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023 vision transit buses equipped with a 7.3l gasoline engine. The transmission shift cable may have insufficient clearance from the gasoline fuel supply line at the left rear corner of the engine, which can result in a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and reroute the transmission cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 9, 2023. Owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r22cb (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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #15 - ENGINE
Posted on: 2022-10-05
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023 vision transit buses equipped with a 7.3l gasoline engine. The transmission shift cable may have insufficient clearance from the gasoline fuel supply line at the left rear corner of the engine, which can result in a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and reroute the transmission cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 9, 2023. Owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r22cb (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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #16 - ENGINE
Posted on: 2022-10-05
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023 vision transit buses equipped with a 7.3l gasoline engine. The transmission shift cable may have insufficient clearance from the gasoline fuel supply line at the left rear corner of the engine, which can result in a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and reroute the transmission cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 9, 2023. Owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r22cb (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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #17 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 2022-10-12
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2023 vision and all-american transit buses. The entrance door handrail has an under-sized diameter and is not compliant with part 1192, americans with disability act (ada), appendix a, chapter 3, t303.3.2, which requires a minimum diameter of 1.25 inches.
Consequence
A smaller handrail may be difficult to grip, possibly resulting in a slip or fall and increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the handrail, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on december 7, 2022. Owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r22cd-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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #18 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Posted on: 2022-10-12
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2023 vision and all-american transit buses. The entrance door handrail has an under-sized diameter and is not compliant with part 1192, americans with disability act (ada), appendix a, chapter 3, t303.3.2, which requires a minimum diameter of 1.25 inches.
Consequence
A smaller handrail may be difficult to grip, possibly resulting in a slip or fall and increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the handrail, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on december 7, 2022. Owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r22cd-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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #19 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2022-10-05
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023 vision transit buses equipped with a 7.3l gasoline engine. The transmission shift cable may have insufficient clearance from the gasoline fuel supply line at the left rear corner of the engine, which can result in a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and reroute the transmission cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 9, 2023. Owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r22cb (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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #20 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2022-10-05
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023 vision transit buses equipped with a 7.3l gasoline engine. The transmission shift cable may have insufficient clearance from the gasoline fuel supply line at the left rear corner of the engine, which can result in a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and reroute the transmission cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 9, 2023. Owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r22cb (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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #21 - ENGINE
Posted on: 2022-10-05
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023 vision transit buses equipped with a 7.3l gasoline engine. The transmission shift cable may have insufficient clearance from the gasoline fuel supply line at the left rear corner of the engine, which can result in a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and reroute the transmission cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 9, 2023. Owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r22cb (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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #22 - ENGINE
Posted on: 2022-10-05
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023 vision transit buses equipped with a 7.3l gasoline engine. The transmission shift cable may have insufficient clearance from the gasoline fuel supply line at the left rear corner of the engine, which can result in a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and reroute the transmission cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 9, 2023. Owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r22cb (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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #23 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2022-10-05
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023 vision transit buses equipped with a 7.3l gasoline engine. The transmission shift cable may have insufficient clearance from the gasoline fuel supply line at the left rear corner of the engine, which can result in a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and reroute the transmission cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 9, 2023. Owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r22cb (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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #24 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2022-10-05
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023 vision transit buses equipped with a 7.3l gasoline engine. The transmission shift cable may have insufficient clearance from the gasoline fuel supply line at the left rear corner of the engine, which can result in a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and reroute the transmission cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 9, 2023. Owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r22cb (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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #25 - ENGINE
Posted on: 2022-10-05
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023 vision transit buses equipped with a 7.3l gasoline engine. The transmission shift cable may have insufficient clearance from the gasoline fuel supply line at the left rear corner of the engine, which can result in a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and reroute the transmission cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 9, 2023. Owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r22cb (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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #26 - ENGINE
Posted on: 2022-10-05
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023 vision transit buses equipped with a 7.3l gasoline engine. The transmission shift cable may have insufficient clearance from the gasoline fuel supply line at the left rear corner of the engine, which can result in a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and reroute the transmission cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 9, 2023. Owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r22cb (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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #27 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2024-02-05
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2021-2024 vision school buses. Firmware in the multiplex module may cause the warning lights to deactivate and the stop arm to retract without warning.
Consequence
An unintended deactivation of the warning lights and retraction of the stop arm during use increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the multiplex firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 25, 2024. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r24cx (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.
DEFECT #28 - 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.