Blue Bird Body Company: Safety Recalls in 2017
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 6 safety recalls made by Blue Bird Body Company in 2017. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
August 17, 2017
(Campaign #: R17ZB-SB)
Inadequate Padding Near Seat Back Studs
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.
NHTSA ID: 17V510000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 309
Consequence Summary:
In a rear crash event, the occupant's head may contact the D-Ring mounting stud, resulting in a head injury or even death.
Corrective Action:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will equip the Integra D-Ring mounting studs with the proper padding, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2017. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R17ZB-SB.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 84.79
March 23, 2017
(Campaign #: R17YZ (SB))
Shoulder Seat Belt D-Ring may Detach in a Crash
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.
NHTSA ID: 17V202000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 92
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Action:
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).
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
March 23, 2017
(Campaign #: R17ZA (SB))
Fuel Control Valve Short may cause Engine Shut-off
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Vision school buses, designed to run on propane. The fuel control valve solenoid may short circuit, shutting off the flow of propane to the engine, causing the engine to shut off.
NHTSA ID: 17V203000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,274
Consequence Summary:
An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers for Roush CleanTech, the supplier of the propane fuel kit, will replace the defective fuel control valve solenoids, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2017. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for recall is R17ZA (SB).
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 97.88
March 23, 2017
(Campaign #: R17ZA (NSB))
Fuel Control Valve Short may cause Engine Shut-off
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Vision transit buses, designed to run on propane. The fuel control valve solenoid may short circuit, shutting off the flow of propane to the engine, causing the engine to shut off.
NHTSA ID: 17V204000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 22
Consequence Summary:
An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers for Roush CleanTech, the supplier of the propane fuel kit, will replace the defective fuel control valve solenoids, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2017. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for recall is R17ZA (NSB).
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
February 15, 2017
(Campaign #: R17YY-NSB)
Battery Box Mounting Brackets May Crack
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.
NHTSA ID: 17V101000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 263
Consequence Summary:
If the battery box detaches, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the buses, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2017. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R17YY-NSB.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 40.68
February 15, 2017
(Campaign #: R17YY-SB)
Battery Box Mounting Bracket May Crack
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.
NHTSA ID: 17V100000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 19,833
Consequence Summary:
If the battery box detaches, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the buses, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2017. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R17YY-SB.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 59.59
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