Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 22V321000

Power train: automatic transmission: control module: software

Blue Bird Body Company filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2022-05-11.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V321000

Power train: automatic transmission: control module: software

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: control module: software
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Vehicles affected
53
Reported to NHTSA
2022-05-11
Owners notified
2022-06-30

Defect description

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2023 Vision school buses equipped with an Allison transmission. The starter interlock settings in the vehicle software are incorrect, allowing the engine to crank while the T-handle gear shifter is in Reverse or Drive. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect."

Safety risk

A bus that is started in reverse or drive may result in unintended vehicle movement, and increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 30, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall R22BW (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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
BLUE BIRD Vision School BUS2023

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.