BLUE BIRD VISION 2016

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These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 22V736000 SAFETY RECALL
66 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 4, 2022
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R22CA-SB
Notice Date: Nov 18, 2022
Recall Date: Oct 4, 2022
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 20V234000 SAFETY RECALL
2.3K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Apr 27, 2020
Safety Issue:

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."

Potential Risk:
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.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R20AO-SB
Notice Date: Jun 9, 2020
Recall Date: Apr 27, 2020
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 20V235000 SAFETY RECALL
3 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Apr 27, 2020
Safety Issue:

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."

Potential Risk:
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.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R20AO-NSB
Notice Date: Jun 9, 2020
Recall Date: Apr 27, 2020
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 20V125000 SAFETY RECALL
2.8K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 3, 2020
Safety Issue:

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."

Potential Risk:
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.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R20AM-SB
Notice Date: Apr 22, 2020
Recall Date: Mar 3, 2020
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 19V795000 SAFETY RECALL
12.8K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 6, 2019
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
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.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R19AI-SB
Notice Date: Mar 6, 2020
Recall Date: Nov 6, 2019
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 19V796000 SAFETY RECALL
112 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 6, 2019
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
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.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R19AI-NSB
Notice Date: Mar 6, 2020
Recall Date: Nov 6, 2019
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 19V393000 SAFETY RECALL
70 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 24, 2019
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
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.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R19AA - NSB
Notice Date: Aug 28, 2019
Recall Date: May 24, 2019
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 19V391000 SAFETY RECALL
4.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 24, 2019
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
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.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R19AA - SB
Notice Date: Aug 28, 2019
Recall Date: May 24, 2019
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 19V082000 SAFETY RECALL
787 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 11, 2019
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Vision and All American school buses equipped with Ricon S-Series Titanium Wheelchair lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."

Potential Risk:
If the wheelchair lift platform raises above the height of the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user could fall inwards toward the vehicle, increasing their risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will replace the wheelchair lift positioning input cam, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19ZP-SB.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R19ZP-SB
Notice Date: Mar 4, 2019
Recall Date: Feb 11, 2019
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 18V884000 SAFETY RECALL
5.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Dec 12, 2018
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
A hydraulic brake fluid leak or a fuel line failure can increase the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R19ZV-SB
Notice Date: Feb 7, 2019
Recall Date: Dec 12, 2018
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 18V885000 SAFETY RECALL
32 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Dec 12, 2018
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Blue Bird Vision transit 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.

Potential Risk:
A hydraulic brake fluid leak or a fuel line failure can increase the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
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-NSB.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R19ZV-NSB
Notice Date: Feb 7, 2019
Recall Date: Dec 12, 2018
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 17V510000 SAFETY RECALL
309 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 17, 2017
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
In a rear crash event, the occupant's head may contact the D-Ring mounting stud, resulting in a head injury or even death.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R17ZB-SB
Notice Date: Sep 15, 2017
Recall Date: Aug 17, 2017
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 17V202000 SAFETY RECALL
92 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 23, 2017
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2016 Vision and All American school buses, equipped with certain QS11, QSCR11, QSJ11, and Davenport school bus seats that include three-point lap/shoulder seat belts. These seats may have a loose or missing D-ring mounting nut, allowing the shoulder belt D-ring to detach in a crash.

Potential Risk:
A loose or missing shoulder belt D-ring may prevent the seat belt from adequately restraining the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and personnel from the school bus seat manufacturer will inspect and repair the affected seats, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2017. Owners may contact Blue Bird Campaigns Administration at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R17YZ (SB).
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R17YZ (SB)
Notice Date: Apr 12, 2017
Recall Date: Mar 23, 2017
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 17V100000 SAFETY RECALL
19.8K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 15, 2017
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
If the battery box detaches, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R17YY-SB
Notice Date: Mar 20, 2017
Recall Date: Feb 15, 2017
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 17V101000 SAFETY RECALL
263 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 15, 2017
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
If the battery box detaches, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R17YY-NSB
Notice Date: Mar 20, 2017
Recall Date: Feb 15, 2017
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 16V543000 SAFETY RECALL
49 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jul 19, 2016
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
A propane leak In the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R16YT-NSB
Notice Date: Aug 15, 2016
Recall Date: Jul 19, 2016
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 16V542000 SAFETY RECALL
2.9K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jul 19, 2016
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R16YT-SB
Notice Date: Aug 15, 2016
Recall Date: Jul 19, 2016
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 16V405000 SAFETY RECALL
32 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 6, 2016
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
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.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R16YR-NSB
Notice Date: Jun 27, 2016
Recall Date: Jun 6, 2016
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 16V006000 SAFETY RECALL
112 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jan 8, 2016
Safety Issue:

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."

Potential Risk:
Without a reflective decal, the stop arms would have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R16YK-SB
Notice Date: Jan 28, 2016
Recall Date: Jan 8, 2016
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 15V691000 SAFETY RECALL
63 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 23, 2015
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
An inoperative windshield wiper may reduce the driver's visibility during inclement weather, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R15YH-SB
Notice Date: Nov 18, 2015
Recall Date: Oct 23, 2015
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 15V696000 SAFETY RECALL
1 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 23, 2015
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
Inoperative windshield wipers may decrease the driver's visibility during inclement weather, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R15YH-NSB
Notice Date: Nov 18, 2015
Recall Date: Oct 23, 2015
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 15V591000 SAFETY RECALL
2 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Sep 23, 2015
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2016 Vision school buses manufactured on August 16, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning.

Potential Risk:
An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
The affected buses have been corrected. Therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service number at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's recall number is R15YG-SB.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R15YG-SB
Notice Date: Oct 7, 2015
Recall Date: Sep 23, 2015
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 15V277000 SAFETY RECALL
36 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 12, 2015
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2016 Vision and All American rear engine school buses manufactured February 11, 2015, to April 2, 2015. The affected vehicles have seat bottoms whose foam core may not meet the flammability requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials."

Potential Risk:
If the seats are built with this seat bottom foam core, the seats may not resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source, increasing the risk that a fire may start or spread.
FREE Recall Solution:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the school bus seat bottoms with foam that is compliant to the safety standard, free of charge. The recall began on June 9, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R15YD-SB.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R15YD-SB
Notice Date: Jun 9, 2015
Recall Date: May 12, 2015
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 15V181000 SAFETY RECALL
2.7K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 27, 2015
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Vision school buses manufactured June 19, 2014, to December 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the voltage inverter for the illumination of the driver's heater control panel may fail.

Potential Risk:
An inverter failure may produce smoke and increase the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inverter with an inverter from an alternate vendor, free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R15YA-SB.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R15YA-SB
Notice Date: Apr 23, 2015
Recall Date: Mar 27, 2015
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 15V180000 SAFETY RECALL
23 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 27, 2015
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Vision non-school transit buses manufactured June 19, 2014, to December 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the voltage inverter for the illumination of the driver's heater control panel may fail.

Potential Risk:
An inverter failure may produce smoke and increase the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inverter with an inverter from an alternate vendor, free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R15YA-NSB.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R15YA-NSB
Notice Date: Apr 23, 2015
Recall Date: Mar 27, 2015
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 15V136000 SAFETY RECALL
1.3K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 10, 2015
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 All American A3FE, A3RE, T3FE, T3RE, and D3RE school buses manufactured June 28, 2012, to September 25, 2014, and 2013-2016 Vision BBCV school buses manufactured June 9, 2012, to September 30, 2014. Incorrect fasteners may have been used to secure the seat gusset reinforcement to the side wall resulting in the seat belts being improperly anchored. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Potential Risk:
If the seat belts are improperly anchored, there is an increased risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the the seat gusset reinforcement mounting fasteners, and will install an additional gusset reinforcement bracket, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 2, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Birds number for this recall is R15YC-SB.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R15YC - SB
Notice Date: Apr 2, 2015
Recall Date: Mar 10, 2015
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 14V798000 SAFETY RECALL
304 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Dec 17, 2014
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Vision and All American school buses manufactured July 8, 2014, to September 22, 2014. These buses, equipped with hydraulic brakes, may have an incorrectly manufactured parking brake pedal assembly which could separate and bend causing the parking brake not to engage properly.

Potential Risk:
If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the date code on the parking brake pedal assembly and will replace the assembly if it is within that date range, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XR.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R14XR
Notice Date: Jan 29, 2015
Recall Date: Dec 17, 2014

Consumer Complaints

2 Complaints
Blue Bird Body Company
Campaign: 11311782 Other
Feb 27, 2020
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER REPORTED AN OIL LEAK AT THE REAR OF THE LEFT SIDE VALVE COVER. I INSPECTED THE BUS AND SAW A LOT OF OIL ON THE FRAME AREA ON THE LEFT SIDE ENGINE AREA. CHECKED THE VALVE COVER BOLTS FOR TIGHTNESS AND FOUND THE BOLTS TO BE TIGHT. AT THE REAR OF THIS VALVE COVER THE AREA IS VERY TIGHT AND THERE ARE HOSES AND WIRES RAN BETWEEN THE VALVE COVER AND THE FIREWALL. I WAS ABLE TO PHYSICALLY MOVE THESE AND FEEL AROUND THE AREA AND DISCOVERED THAT A HOLE HAS BEEN RUBBED COMPLETELT THROUGH THE FIREWALL, THIS IS WHERE THE OIL IS COMING FROM. AM NOT ABLE TO TAKE CLEAR PICTURES BECAUSE OF THE SPACE CONSTRAINTS. I GOT UNDERNEATH OF THE BUS AND DISCOVERED THAT OIL HAS BEEN GETTING ONTO THE EXHAUST ALSO, THIS SEEMS TO BE A FIRE HAZARD. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER, BUT AT THIS TIME IT IS UNKNOWN IF IT WILL BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THIS BUS IS OUT OF SERVICE UNTIL REPAIRS ARE COMPLETE. *LN *AS

Corrective Action:

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER REPORTED AN OIL LEAK AT THE REAR OF THE LEFT SIDE VALVE COVER. I INSPECTED THE BUS AND SAW A LOT OF OIL ON THE FRAME AREA ON THE LEFT SIDE ENGINE AREA. CHECKED THE VALVE COVER BOLTS FOR TIGHTNESS AND FOUND THE BOLTS TO BE TIGHT. AT THE REAR OF THIS VALVE COVER THE AREA IS VERY TIGHT AND THERE ARE HOSES AND WIRES RAN BETWEEN THE VALVE COVER AND THE FIREWALL. I WAS ABLE TO PHYSICALLY MOVE THESE AND FEEL AROUND THE AREA AND DISCOVERED THAT A HOLE HAS BEEN RUBBED COMPLETELT THROUGH THE FIREWALL, THIS IS WHERE THE OIL IS COMING FROM. AM NOT ABLE TO TAKE CLEAR PICTURES BECAUSE OF THE SPACE CONSTRAINTS. I GOT UNDERNEATH OF THE BUS AND DISCOVERED THAT OIL HAS BEEN GETTING ONTO THE EXHAUST ALSO, THIS SEEMS TO BE A FIRE HAZARD. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER, BUT AT THIS TIME IT IS UNKNOWN IF IT WILL BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THIS BUS IS OUT OF SERVICE UNTIL REPAIRS ARE COMPLETE. *LN *AS

Additional Notes:

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER REPORTED AN OIL LEAK AT THE REAR OF THE LEFT SIDE VALVE COVER. I INSPECTED THE BUS AND SAW A LOT OF OIL ON THE FRAME AREA ON THE LEFT SIDE ENGINE AREA. CHECKED THE VALVE COVER BOLTS FOR TIGHTNESS AND FOUND THE BOLTS TO BE TIGHT. AT THE REAR OF THIS VALVE COVER THE AREA IS VERY TIGHT AND THERE ARE HOSES AND WIRES RAN BETWEEN THE VALVE COVER AND THE FIREWALL. I WAS ABLE TO PHYSICALLY MOVE THESE AND FEEL AROUND THE AREA AND DISCOVERED THAT A HOLE HAS BEEN RUBBED COMPLETELT THROUGH THE FIREWALL, THIS IS WHERE THE OIL IS COMING FROM. AM NOT ABLE TO TAKE CLEAR PICTURES BECAUSE OF THE SPACE CONSTRAINTS. I GOT UNDERNEATH OF THE BUS AND DISCOVERED THAT OIL HAS BEEN GETTING ONTO THE EXHAUST ALSO, THIS SEEMS TO BE A FIRE HAZARD. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER, BUT AT THIS TIME IT IS UNKNOWN IF IT WILL BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THIS BUS IS OUT OF SERVICE UNTIL REPAIRS ARE COMPLETE. *LN *AS

Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: 11311782
Notice Date: Feb 27, 2020
Recall Date: Feb 27, 2020
Blue Bird Body Company
Campaign: 11110684 Other
Jul 11, 2018
Defect Description:

SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Consequences:

FAILURE OF THE PROPORTIONING VALVE WHICH IS CAUSING PREMATURE BRAKE PAD WEAR ON THE REAR. THE VEHICLE HAS AIR DISC BRAKES. WE HAVE SEVERAL IN OUR FLEET THAT HAS THIS ISSUE. WE BROUGHT THE BUS IN FOR SERVICE AND UPON INSPECTING THE BRAKES WE DISCOVERED THE ISSUE. WE HAVE CONTACTED THE COMPANY WE PURCHASED THE BUSES FROM AND I WAS TOLD THEY KNEW THERE WAS AN ISSUE AND THEY HAD A FIX BUT IT WOULD COST US $250. MY QUESTION IS WHO APPROVED THE FIX AND WHERE CAN I FIND IT IN WRITING. THEY ARE NOT REPLACING THE VALVE, THEY ARE PUTTING ON A QUICK RELEASE VALVE IN THE REAR.

Corrective Action:

FAILURE OF THE PROPORTIONING VALVE WHICH IS CAUSING PREMATURE BRAKE PAD WEAR ON THE REAR. THE VEHICLE HAS AIR DISC BRAKES. WE HAVE SEVERAL IN OUR FLEET THAT HAS THIS ISSUE. WE BROUGHT THE BUS IN FOR SERVICE AND UPON INSPECTING THE BRAKES WE DISCOVERED THE ISSUE. WE HAVE CONTACTED THE COMPANY WE PURCHASED THE BUSES FROM AND I WAS TOLD THEY KNEW THERE WAS AN ISSUE AND THEY HAD A FIX BUT IT WOULD COST US $250. MY QUESTION IS WHO APPROVED THE FIX AND WHERE CAN I FIND IT IN WRITING. THEY ARE NOT REPLACING THE VALVE, THEY ARE PUTTING ON A QUICK RELEASE VALVE IN THE REAR.

Additional Notes:

FAILURE OF THE PROPORTIONING VALVE WHICH IS CAUSING PREMATURE BRAKE PAD WEAR ON THE REAR. THE VEHICLE HAS AIR DISC BRAKES. WE HAVE SEVERAL IN OUR FLEET THAT HAS THIS ISSUE. WE BROUGHT THE BUS IN FOR SERVICE AND UPON INSPECTING THE BRAKES WE DISCOVERED THE ISSUE. WE HAVE CONTACTED THE COMPANY WE PURCHASED THE BUSES FROM AND I WAS TOLD THEY KNEW THERE WAS AN ISSUE AND THEY HAD A FIX BUT IT WOULD COST US $250. MY QUESTION IS WHO APPROVED THE FIX AND WHERE CAN I FIND IT IN WRITING. THEY ARE NOT REPLACING THE VALVE, THEY ARE PUTTING ON A QUICK RELEASE VALVE IN THE REAR.

Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: 11110684
Notice Date: Jul 11, 2018
Recall Date: Jul 11, 2018
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