32 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2016-01-08
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 all american school buses manufactured may 18, 2015, to november 9, 2015, and vision school buses manufactured may 8, 2015, to october 27, 2015, equipped with certain transpec t6000, t6100, and t7000 series school bus stop arms. The affected stop arms have a reflective decal that may peel loose from the stop arm. As such, these stop arms fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 131, school bus pedestrian safety devices.
Consequence
Without a reflective decal, the stop arms would have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop arm blade assembly, free of charge. The recall began on january 28, 2016. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or the manufacturer of the stop arms at 1-800-951-7867. Blue birds number for this recall is r16yk-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 - SEATS
Posted on: 2016-05-03
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2017 all american forward engine transit buses manufactured february 9, 2016, to february 19, 2016 and one vision transit bus manufactured on february 1, 2016, equipped with freedman integrated child seats (ics) passenger seats. These vehicles are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 213, child restraint systems.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Corrective Action
Blue bird has notified owners, and dealers will replace the seats, free of charge. The recall began on may 23, 2016. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r16yp-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 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2016-06-06
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 all american transit buses manufactured from november 13, 2014, through may 4, 2016, and 2016-2017 vision transit buses manufactured from may 30, 2015, through february 2, 2016, equipped with ricon s-series (s2005 and s5510) wheelchair lifts. In the affected vehicles the platform side plate on the wheelchair lifts may crack. Additionally, the lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Consequence
If the platform side plates crack or the platform mounting fails from out-of-position bearings, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the vehicle's doors are opened, the platform may fall onto the lift operator, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on june 27, 2016. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. The recall number for blue bird is r16yr-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 - VISIBILITY/WIPER
Posted on: 2015-10-23
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 vision school buses manufactured september 3, 2015, to september 18, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper motor harness connector may have been installed incorrectly, causing the wiper system to stop without warning.
Consequence
An inoperative windshield wiper may reduce the driver's visibility during inclement weather, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the wiper motor connection, free of charge. The recall began on november 18, 2015. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r15yh-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 #5 - VISIBILITY/WIPER
Posted on: 2015-10-23
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling one 2017 vision transit bus. In the affected vehicle, the windshield wiper motor harness connector may have been installed incorrectly, causing the wiper system to stop without warning.
Consequence
Inoperative windshield wipers may decrease the driver's visibility during inclement weather, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify the owner, and a dealer will inspect and repair the wiper motor connection, free of charge. The recall began on november 18, 2015. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r15yh-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 #6 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2016-07-19
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 vision school buses manufactured july 3, 2014, to june 24, 2016, equipped with 6.8l ford engines and gen 3 propane units. The affected vehicles have propane fuel lines that may rub or are crossed and secured together, possibly resulting in line damage and a propane fuel leak.
Consequence
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute any gen 3 propane lines that are not parallel. If damaged, the fuel line(s) will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on august 15, 2016. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r16yt-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 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2016-07-19
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 vision transit buses manufactured september 24, 2015, to may 21, 2016, equipped with 6.8l ford engines and gen 3 propane units. The affected vehicles have propane fuel lines that may rub or are crossed and secured together, possibly resulting in line damage and a propane fuel leak.
Consequence
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute any gen 3 propane lines that are not parallel. If damaged, the fuel line(s) will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on august 15, 2016. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r16yt-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 #8 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2016-07-19
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 vision school buses manufactured july 3, 2014, to june 24, 2016, equipped with 6.8l ford engines and gen 3 propane units. The affected vehicles have propane fuel lines that may rub or are crossed and secured together, possibly resulting in line damage and a propane fuel leak.
Consequence
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute any gen 3 propane lines that are not parallel. If damaged, the fuel line(s) will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on august 15, 2016. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r16yt-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 #9 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2016-07-19
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 vision transit buses manufactured september 24, 2015, to may 21, 2016, equipped with 6.8l ford engines and gen 3 propane units. The affected vehicles have propane fuel lines that may rub or are crossed and secured together, possibly resulting in line damage and a propane fuel leak.
Consequence
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute any gen 3 propane lines that are not parallel. If damaged, the fuel line(s) will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on august 15, 2016. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r16yt-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 #10 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 2017-02-21
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2015-2018 vision school buses manufactured february 19, 2014, through march 3, 2017, equipped with a frame mounted battery box. The support brackets for these battery boxes may crack causing the battery box to separate from the chassis.
Consequence
If the battery box detaches, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the buses, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on march 20, 2017. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r17yy-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 #11 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Posted on: 2017-03-27
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2017-2018 vision school buses, designed to run on propane. The fuel control valve solenoid may short circuit, shutting off the flow of propane to the engine, causing the engine to shut off.
Consequence
An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers for roush cleantech, the supplier of the propane fuel kit, will replace the defective fuel control valve solenoids, free of charge. The recall began on april 21, 2017. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for recall is r17za (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 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 2017-02-21
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2015-2018 vision transit buses equipped with frame mounted battery boxes. The support brackets for these battery boxes may crack causing the battery box to separate from the chassis.
Consequence
If the battery box detaches, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the buses, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on march 20, 2017. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r17yy-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 #13 - SEATS
Posted on: 2017-08-18
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2019 vision and model year 2016 all american school buses equipped with certain qs11 series convertible school bus seats supplied by ce white/hsm solutions. The integral d-ring mounting stud located in the upper area of the seat back frame does not provide an adequate padding surface between the seat occupant and the d-ring mounting stud.
Consequence
In a rear crash event, the occupant's head may contact the d-ring mounting stud, resulting in a head injury or even death.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will equip the integra d-ring mounting studs with the proper padding, free of charge. The recall began on september 15, 2017. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r17zb-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 #14 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Posted on: 2018-04-26
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2017-2018 blue bird vision school buses equipped with gen4 ford engines with an optional brake and throttle interlock. The brake and throttle interlock is supposed to apply the service brakes and prevent accelerator pedal input when activated, however the throttle input is not being blocked.
Consequence
If throttle input is allowed, the bus may be able to overpower the applied brake, causing the bus to move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash or an injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the smart relay module software. The recall began on may 24, 2018. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r18zf - 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 #15 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Posted on: 2018-12-17
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2013-2020 blue bird vision school buses equipped with the ford 6.8l v10 engines. The hydraulic brake lines or transmission shifter cable may have been improperly routed, causing the brake line to be exposed to excessive heat, and leak hydraulic brake fluid. Additionally, the transmission shifter cable could contact the gasoline fuel supply line to the engine which may result in a fuel leak.
Consequence
A hydraulic brake fluid leak or a fuel line failure can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket which will insulate the brake lines from excessive heat, control routing of the brake lines, and secure the transmission shifter cable away from the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began february 7, 2019. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r19zv-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 #16 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Posted on: 2018-12-17
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2013-2020 blue bird vision school buses equipped with the ford 6.8l v10 engines. The hydraulic brake lines or transmission shifter cable may have been improperly routed, causing the brake line to be exposed to excessive heat, and leak hydraulic brake fluid. Additionally, the transmission shifter cable could contact the gasoline fuel supply line to the engine which may result in a fuel leak.
Consequence
A hydraulic brake fluid leak or a fuel line failure can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket which will insulate the brake lines from excessive heat, control routing of the brake lines, and secure the transmission shifter cable away from the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began february 7, 2019. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r19zv-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 #17 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Posted on: 2018-04-26
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2017-2018 blue bird vision school buses equipped with gen4 ford engines with an optional brake and throttle interlock. The brake and throttle interlock is supposed to apply the service brakes and prevent accelerator pedal input when activated, however the throttle input is not being blocked.
Consequence
If throttle input is allowed, the bus may be able to overpower the applied brake, causing the bus to move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash or an injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the smart relay module software. The recall began on may 24, 2018. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r18zf - 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 #18 - PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Posted on: 2018-12-18
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2017-2019 vision school buses equipped with cummins isv5.0 diesel engines with optional cp80009 air compressors. The air compressor belt may slip, reducing air output, which may result in the parking brake automatically applying.
Consequence
If the parking brake applies while the vehicle is being driven, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Blue bird has notified owners, and dealers will replace the existing air compressor belt with a new shorter air compressor belt, free of charge. The recall began february 1, 2019. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r19zw-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 #19 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Posted on: 2018-12-18
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2017-2019 vision school buses equipped with cummins isv5.0 diesel engines with optional cp80009 air compressors. The air compressor belt may slip, reducing air output, which may result in the parking brake automatically applying.
Consequence
If the parking brake applies while the vehicle is being driven, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Blue bird has notified owners, and dealers will replace the existing air compressor belt with a new shorter air compressor belt, free of charge. The recall began february 1, 2019. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r19zw-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 #20 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
Posted on: 2019-05-28
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2015-2020 vision and all american school buses equipped with bendix adb22x air brakes. The driver side rear brakes may drag.
Consequence
A dragging brake may cause damage to the brake components, which may activate the abs warning light. The warning light may cause the driver to immediately stop the vehicle and transfer occupants. Additionally, the high temperatures at the wheel end can increase the risk of a fire. Either condition increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a new caliper with an updated clearance adjustment mechanism, free of charge. Blue bird issued owners interim notification on july 18, 2019. The recall began august 28, 2019. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r19aa - 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 #21 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
Posted on: 2019-05-28
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2015-2020 vision and all american school buses equipped with bendix adb22x air brakes. The driver side rear brakes may drag.
Consequence
A dragging brake may cause damage to the brake components, which may activate the abs warning light. The warning light may cause the driver to immediately stop the vehicle and transfer occupants. Additionally, the high temperatures at the wheel end can increase the risk of a fire. Either condition increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a new caliper with an updated clearance adjustment mechanism, free of charge. Blue bird issued owners interim notification on july 18, 2019. The recall began august 28, 2019. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r19aa - 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 #22 - PARKING BRAKE
Posted on: 2020-04-28
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2006-2021 vision and 2007-2013 all american school buses. The floor-mounted parking brake may fail to hold the vehicle stationary on an incline when the vehicle is loaded to its maximum weight, due to an insufficient application force. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 105, hydraulic and electric brake systems.
Consequence
A parking brake system that is set to an insufficient application force may result in an increased possibility of unintended vehicle movement, which increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the floor mounted park brake application force hand lever assembly and correct the application force, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin june 24, 2020. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r20ao-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 #23 - PARKING BRAKE
Posted on: 2020-04-28
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2006-2021 vision and 2007-2013 all american school buses. The floor-mounted parking brake may fail to hold the vehicle stationary on an incline when the vehicle is loaded to its maximum weight, due to an insufficient application force. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 105, hydraulic and electric brake systems.
Consequence
A parking brake system that is set to an insufficient application force may result in an increased possibility of unintended vehicle movement, which increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the floor mounted park brake application force hand lever assembly and correct the application force, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin june 24, 2020. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r20ao-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 #24 - PARKING BRAKE
Posted on: 2020-04-28
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2009-2019 vision transit buses. The floor-mounted parking brake may fail to hold the vehicle stationary on an incline when the vehicle is loaded to its maximum weight, due to an insufficient application force. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 105 hydraulic and electric brake systems.
Consequence
A parking brake system that is set to an insufficient application force may result in an increased possibility of unintended vehicle movement, which increases the risk of injury to bystanders.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the floor mounted park brake application force hand lever assembly and adjust the application force, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin june 24, 2020. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r20ao-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 #25 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Posted on: 2019-11-06
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2013-2020 vision transit buses equipped with ford engines. The brake light switch mounting bracket may have caused the brake light switch to be incorrectly adjusted at installation and/or the brake light switch mounting bracket may deform when the driver allows the brake pedal to return forcibly. An incorrectly adjusted brake light switch or deformed brake light switch mounting bracket may cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously.
Consequence
Improperly functioning brake lights could confuse following motorists and fail to warn them that the bus may be stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Blue bird issued owners an interim notification december 10, 2019. Dealers will install a new, redesigned brake light switch mounting bracket along with a new brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began march 6, 2020. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r19ai-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 #26 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Posted on: 2019-11-06
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2013-2020 vision school buses equipped with ford engines. The brake light switch mounting bracket may have caused the brake light switch to be incorrectly adjusted at installation and/or the brake light switch mounting bracket may deform when the driver allows the brake pedal to return forcibly. An incorrectly adjusted brake light switch or deformed brake light switch mounting bracket may cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously.
Consequence
Improperly functioning brake lights could confuse following motorists and fail to warn them that the bus may be stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Blue bird distributed owners an interim notification on december 10, 2019. Dealers will install a new, redesigned brake light switch mounting bracket along with a new brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began march 6, 2020. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is s19ai-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 #27 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Posted on: 2019-05-28
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2016-2020 vision and 2015-2020 all american non-school buses equipped with adb22x disc brakes. The driver side rear brakes may drag.
Consequence
A dragging brake may cause damage to the brake components, which may activate the abs warning light. The warning light may cause the driver to immediately stop the vehicle and transfer occupants. Additionally, the high temperatures at the wheel end can increasing the risk of a fire. Either condition increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a new caliper with an updated clearance adjustment mechanism, free of charge. Blue bird issued owners interim notification on july 18, 2019. The recall began august 28, 2019. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r19aa - 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 #28 - SEATS:BARRIERS
Posted on: 2020-03-04
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2008-2021 vision and all american school buses. The seat barrier behind the driver seat with an integrated 3-point seat belt may have been installed incorrectly and may be missing the reinforcing bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the seat barrier may not adequately protect the occupant seated behind the seat barrier separating them from the driver seat with integrated 3-point seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly install the seat barrier including adding reinforcing bracket, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin april 23, 2020. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r20am-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 #29 - SEATS:BARRIERS
Posted on: 2020-03-04
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2008-2021 vision and all american school buses. The seat barrier behind the driver seat with an integrated 3-point seat belt may have been installed incorrectly and may be missing the reinforcing bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the seat barrier may not adequately protect the occupant seated behind the seat barrier separating them from the driver seat with integrated 3-point seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly install the seat barrier including adding reinforcing bracket, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin april 23, 2020. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r20am-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 #30 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2022-10-04
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2013-2021 vision school buses equipped with ford 6.8l lpg engines. The lpg supply line may be damaged from contact with the rh park brake cable, 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 repair the fuel lines and the park brake cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on november 18, 2022. Owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r22ca-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 #31 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2022-10-04
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2013-2021 vision school buses equipped with ford 6.8l lpg engines. The lpg supply line may be damaged from contact with the rh park brake cable, 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 repair the fuel lines and the park brake cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on november 18, 2022. Owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r22ca-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 #32 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2022-10-04
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2013-2021 vision school buses equipped with ford 6.8l lpg engines. The lpg supply line may be damaged from contact with the rh park brake cable, 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 repair the fuel lines and the park brake cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on november 18, 2022. Owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r22ca-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.