67 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - 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 #2 - 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 #3 - 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 #4 - 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 #5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Posted on: 2020-05-12
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2020-2021 vision and all american school buses equipped with factory-installed air conditioning (a/c) systems. The a/c circuit breaker may have been installed incorrectly.
Consequence
Incorrect installation of the air conditioning circuit breaker may increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the installation of the a/c circuit breaker, correcting it as necessary. Any damaged circuit breakers will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began july 6, 2020. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r20ar-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 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Posted on: 2020-05-12
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2020-2021 vision and all american school buses equipped with factory-installed air conditioning (a/c) systems. The a/c circuit breaker may have been installed incorrectly.
Consequence
Incorrect installation of the air conditioning circuit breaker may increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the installation of the a/c circuit breaker, correcting it as necessary. Any damaged circuit breakers will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began july 6, 2020. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r20ar-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 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Posted on: 2020-05-12
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2020-2021 vision and all american buses equipped with factory-installed air conditioning (a/c) systems. The a/c circuit breaker may have been installed incorrectly.
Consequence
Incorrect installation of the air conditioning circuit breaker increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the installation of the a/c circuit breaker, correcting it as necessary. Any damaged circuit breakers will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began july 6, 2020. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r20ar-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 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Posted on: 2020-05-12
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2020-2021 vision and all american buses equipped with factory-installed air conditioning (a/c) systems. The a/c circuit breaker may have been installed incorrectly.
Consequence
Incorrect installation of the air conditioning circuit breaker increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the installation of the a/c circuit breaker, correcting it as necessary. Any damaged circuit breakers will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began july 6, 2020. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r20ar-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 - 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 #10 - 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 #11 - 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 #12 - 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 #13 - PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Posted on: 2020-05-05
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision school buses equipped with ford 6.8l gasoline engines with an optional right-hand mounted parking brake lever. Due to improper routing of the parking brake cables, the parking brake cable may contact and chafe the gasoline fuel line, potentially causing a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the parking brake cable, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began may 28, 2020. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r20aq-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 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2020-05-05
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision school buses equipped with ford 6.8l gasoline engines with an optional right-hand mounted parking brake lever. Due to improper routing of the parking brake cables, the parking brake cable may contact and chafe the gasoline fuel line, potentially causing a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the parking brake cable, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began may 28, 2020. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r20aq-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 - PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Posted on: 2020-05-05
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision school buses equipped with ford 6.8l gasoline engines with an optional right-hand mounted parking brake lever. Due to improper routing of the parking brake cables, the parking brake cable may contact and chafe the gasoline fuel line, potentially causing a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the parking brake cable, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began may 28, 2020. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r20aq-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 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2020-05-05
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision school buses equipped with ford 6.8l gasoline engines with an optional right-hand mounted parking brake lever. Due to improper routing of the parking brake cables, the parking brake cable may contact and chafe the gasoline fuel line, potentially causing a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the parking brake cable, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began may 28, 2020. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r20aq-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 - 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 #18 - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Posted on: 2019-10-07
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2019-2021 all american and vision school buses. An insufficient number of rivets were installed in the roof sheets, allowing the roof sheets to separate in the event of a severe impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 221, school bus body joint strength.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the roof sheets separate, there is an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the roof joints and add the sufficient number of rivets, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began october 22, 2019. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r19ah.
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 - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Posted on: 2019-10-07
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2019-2021 all american and vision school buses. An insufficient number of rivets were installed in the roof sheets, allowing the roof sheets to separate in the event of a severe impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 221, school bus body joint strength.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the roof sheets separate, there is an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the roof joints and add the sufficient number of rivets, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began october 22, 2019. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r19ah.
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 - 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 #21 - 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 #22 - STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Posted on: 2019-07-15
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2020 vision and all american school buses equipped with specialty manufacturing prolo roof emergency exit hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release.
Consequence
If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and specialty dealers will replace the outer handle, free of charge. The recall began august 21, 2019. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r19af - 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 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Posted on: 2020-07-15
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2019-2021 vision and all-american transit buses. The three-point seatbelt assembly may have been installed without reinforcing washers under the floor at the anchorage point, possibly preventing the assembly from remaining anchored in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard number 210, seat belt assembly anchorages.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, seat belt anchorages that do not remain secured increase the risk of injury to those seat occupants.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt anchorage point hardware and install any missing hardware as needed, free of charge. The recall began august 11, 2020. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r20ax-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 #24 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Posted on: 2020-07-16
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 all-american and 2019-2021 vision school buses. The three-point seatbelt assembly may have been installed without reinforcing washers under the floor at the anchorage point, possibly preventing the assembly from remaining anchored in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard number 210, seat belt assembly anchorages.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, seat belt anchorages that do not remain secured increase the risk of injury to those seat occupants.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt anchorage point hardware and install any missing hardware as needed, free of charge. This recall began august 11, 2020. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r20ax.
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 - STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Posted on: 2019-07-15
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2020 vision and all american buses equipped with specialty prolo 24 x 24 roof hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release.
Consequence
If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the outer hatch handle, free of charge. The recall began august 21, 2019. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r19af - 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 - PARKING BRAKE
Posted on: 2020-05-08
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2020-2021 vision and 2021 all american buses. The foot pedal parking brake assembly may have been improperly assembled possibly resulting in a failure to hold the vehicle stationary on an incline when the vehicle is loaded to its maximum weight. 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
Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the foot pedal parking brake assembly application force and adjust it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin july 3, 2020. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r20ap-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 #27 - PARKING BRAKE
Posted on: 2020-05-08
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2020-2021 vision and 2021 all american buses. The foot pedal parking brake assembly may have been improperly assembled possibly resulting in a failure to hold the vehicle stationary on an incline when the vehicle is loaded to its maximum weight. 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
Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the foot pedal parking brake assembly application force and adjust it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin july 3, 2020. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r20ap-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 - PARKING BRAKE
Posted on: 2020-05-08
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2020-2021 vision and all american school buses. The foot pedal parking brake assembly may have been improperly assembled possibly resulting in a failure to hold the vehicle stationary on an incline when the vehicle is loaded to its maximum weight. 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
Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the foot pedal parking brake assembly application force and adjust it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin july 3, 2020. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r20ap-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 - PARKING BRAKE
Posted on: 2020-05-08
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2020-2021 vision and all american school buses. The foot pedal parking brake assembly may have been improperly assembled possibly resulting in a failure to hold the vehicle stationary on an incline when the vehicle is loaded to its maximum weight. 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
Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the foot pedal parking brake assembly application force and adjust it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin july 3, 2020. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r20ap-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 - STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Posted on: 2020-06-16
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2020 blue bird vision gasoline-powered buses. The castle nuts that connect the steering drag link to the steering arm may have not been correctly tightened, potentially causing separation of the drag link.
Consequence
If the drag link separates, loss of steering control my occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drag link assembly connection points, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. This recall began july 27, 2020. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r20aw-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 #31 - STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Posted on: 2020-06-16
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2020 blue bird vision gasoline-powered buses. The castle nuts that connect the steering drag link to the steering arm may have not been correctly tightened, potentially causing separation of the drag link.
Consequence
If the drag link separates, loss of steering control my occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drag link assembly connection points, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. This recall began july 27, 2020. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r20aw-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 #32 - STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Posted on: 2020-06-16
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2020 blue bird vision gasoline-powered buses. The castle nuts that connect the steering drag link to the steering arm may have not been correctly tightened, potentially causing separation of the drag link.
Consequence
If the drag link separates, loss of steering control my occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drag link assembly connection points, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. This recall began july 27, 2020. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r20aw-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 #33 - 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 #34 - STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Posted on: 2020-06-16
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2019-2021 blue bird vision school buses powered by compressed natural gas (cng) or liquefied petroleum gas (lpg). The castle nuts used to connect the steering drag link to the steering arm may have not been correctly tightened, potentially causing separation of the drag link.
Consequence
If the drag link separates, loss of steering control my occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and will inspect the drag link assembly connection points, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. This recall began july 27, 2020. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r20aw-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 #35 - STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Posted on: 2020-06-16
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2019-2021 blue bird vision school buses powered by compressed natural gas (cng) or liquefied petroleum gas (lpg). The castle nuts used to connect the steering drag link to the steering arm may have not been correctly tightened, potentially causing separation of the drag link.
Consequence
If the drag link separates, loss of steering control my occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and will inspect the drag link assembly connection points, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. This recall began july 27, 2020. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r20aw-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 #36 - STEERING
Posted on: 2021-04-29
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision and all american school buses. The drivetrain may experience an electromagnetic noise on the control area network (can) bus, which may cause a loss of electrical power to the power steering pump.
Consequence
A loss of assisted power steering increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
The remedy for this recall is still under development. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on may 22, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
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 #37 - STEERING
Posted on: 2021-04-29
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision and all american school buses. The drivetrain may experience an electromagnetic noise on the control area network (can) bus, which may cause a loss of electrical power to the power steering pump.
Consequence
A loss of assisted power steering increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
The remedy for this recall is still under development. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on may 22, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
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 #38 - POWER TRAIN
Posted on: 2021-04-29
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision and all american school buses. The drivetrain may experience an electromagnetic noise on the control area network (can) bus, which may cause a loss of electrical power to the power steering pump.
Consequence
A loss of assisted power steering increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
The remedy for this recall is still under development. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on may 22, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
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 #39 - POWER TRAIN
Posted on: 2021-04-29
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision and all american school buses. The drivetrain may experience an electromagnetic noise on the control area network (can) bus, which may cause a loss of electrical power to the power steering pump.
Consequence
A loss of assisted power steering increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
The remedy for this recall is still under development. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on may 22, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
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 #40 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2021-04-13
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision and all american school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
Consequence
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle control unit software or install a different combination of high voltage power distribution unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bd-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 #41 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2021-04-13
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision and all american school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
Consequence
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle control unit software or install a different combination of high voltage power distribution unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bd-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 #42 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2021-04-13
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision and all american school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
Consequence
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle control unit software or install a different combination of high voltage power distribution unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bd-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 #43 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUSES, RELAYS, CONTACTS, AND SHUNTS
Posted on: 2021-04-13
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision and all american school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
Consequence
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle control unit software or install a different combination of high voltage power distribution unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bd-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 #44 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUSES, RELAYS, CONTACTS, AND SHUNTS
Posted on: 2021-04-13
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision and all american school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
Consequence
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle control unit software or install a different combination of high voltage power distribution unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bd-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 #45 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUSES, RELAYS, CONTACTS, AND SHUNTS
Posted on: 2021-04-13
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision and all american school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
Consequence
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle control unit software or install a different combination of high voltage power distribution unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bd-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 #46 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:SHOCK PROTECTION
Posted on: 2021-04-13
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision and all american school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
Consequence
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle control unit software or install a different combination of high voltage power distribution unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bd-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 #47 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:SHOCK PROTECTION
Posted on: 2021-04-13
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision and all american school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
Consequence
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle control unit software or install a different combination of high voltage power distribution unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bd-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 #48 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:SHOCK PROTECTION
Posted on: 2021-04-13
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision and all american school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
Consequence
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle control unit software or install a different combination of high voltage power distribution unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bd-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 #49 - 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 #50 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2021-04-13
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision and all american school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
Consequence
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle control unit software or install a different combination of high voltage power distribution unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bd-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 #51 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2021-04-13
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision and all american school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
Consequence
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle control unit software or install a different combination of high voltage power distribution unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bd-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 #52 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2021-04-13
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision and all american school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
Consequence
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle control unit software or install a different combination of high voltage power distribution unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bd-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 #53 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUSES, RELAYS, CONTACTS, AND SHUNTS
Posted on: 2021-04-13
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision and all american school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
Consequence
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle control unit software or install a different combination of high voltage power distribution unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bd-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 #54 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUSES, RELAYS, CONTACTS, AND SHUNTS
Posted on: 2021-04-13
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision and all american school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
Consequence
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle control unit software or install a different combination of high voltage power distribution unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bd-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 #55 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUSES, RELAYS, CONTACTS, AND SHUNTS
Posted on: 2021-04-13
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision and all american school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
Consequence
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle control unit software or install a different combination of high voltage power distribution unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bd-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 #56 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:SHOCK PROTECTION
Posted on: 2021-04-13
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision and all american school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
Consequence
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle control unit software or install a different combination of high voltage power distribution unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bd-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 #57 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:SHOCK PROTECTION
Posted on: 2021-04-13
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision and all american school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
Consequence
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle control unit software or install a different combination of high voltage power distribution unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bd-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 #58 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:SHOCK PROTECTION
Posted on: 2021-04-13
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision and all american school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
Consequence
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle control unit software or install a different combination of high voltage power distribution unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bd-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 #59 - 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 #60 - 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 #61 - 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 #62 - 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 #63 - 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 #64 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Posted on: 2023-04-19
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 all american and vision school buses, equipped with powerdrive 7000 electric drive systems. The system control module (scm) may activate the anti-rollback feature, causing the vehicle to reverse faster than expected when the vehicle is in reverse and pointing downhill with the brake pedal not applied.
Consequence
A vehicle reversing faster than expected can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the scm software calibration, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 10, 2023. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r23cg (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 #65 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Posted on: 2023-04-19
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 all american and vision school buses, equipped with powerdrive 7000 electric drive systems. The system control module (scm) may activate the anti-rollback feature, causing the vehicle to reverse faster than expected when the vehicle is in reverse and pointing downhill with the brake pedal not applied.
Consequence
A vehicle reversing faster than expected can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the scm software calibration, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 10, 2023. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r23cg (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 #66 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Posted on: 2023-04-19
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 all american and vision school buses, equipped with powerdrive 7000 electric drive systems. The system control module (scm) may activate the anti-rollback feature, causing the vehicle to reverse faster than expected when the vehicle is in reverse and pointing downhill with the brake pedal not applied.
Consequence
A vehicle reversing faster than expected can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the scm software calibration, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 10, 2023. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r23cg (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 #67 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Posted on: 2023-04-19
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 all american and vision school buses, equipped with powerdrive 7000 electric drive systems. The system control module (scm) may activate the anti-rollback feature, causing the vehicle to reverse faster than expected when the vehicle is in reverse and pointing downhill with the brake pedal not applied.
Consequence
A vehicle reversing faster than expected can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the scm software calibration, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 10, 2023. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r23cg (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.