Blue Bird Body Company: Safety Recalls in 2022
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 15 safety recalls made by Blue Bird Body Company in 2022. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
October 12, 2022
(Campaign #: R22CD-NSB)
Entrance Door Handrail Incorrect Diameter
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2023 Vision and All-American transit buses. The entrance door handrail has an under-sized diameter and is not compliant with Part 1192, Americans with Disability Act (ADA), Appendix A, Chapter 3, T303.3.2, which requires a minimum diameter of 1.25 inches.
NHTSA ID: 22V763000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 20
Consequence Summary:
A smaller handrail may be difficult to grip, possibly resulting in a slip or fall and increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the handrail, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 7, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22CD-NSB.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 80
October 5, 2022
(Campaign #: R22CB-NSB)
Insufficient Clearance Between Cable and Fuel Line
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Vision transit buses equipped with a 7.3L gasoline engine. The transmission shift cable may have insufficient clearance from the gasoline fuel supply line at the left rear corner of the engine, which can result in a fuel leak.
NHTSA ID: 22V740000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 25
Consequence Summary:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and reroute the transmission cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22CB (NSB).
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 40
October 5, 2022
(Campaign #: R22CB-SB)
Insufficient Clearance Between Cable and Fuel Line
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Vision school buses equipped with a 7.3L gasoline engine. The transmission cable may not have sufficient clearance from the gasoline fuel supply line at the left rear corner of the engine, which can result in a fuel leak.
NHTSA ID: 22V739000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 2,559
Consequence Summary:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and reroute the transmission cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22CB (School Bus).
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 69.89
October 4, 2022
(Campaign #: R22CA-SB)
Damage to LPG Supply Line
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.
NHTSA ID: 22V736000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
# of Units Affected: 66
Consequence Summary:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 37.88
August 8, 2022
(Campaign #: R22BZ - SB)
ECM Short Circuit May Cause Engine Stall
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2023 All American school buses. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal short-circuit, which can result in an unexpected engine shut down without the ability to restart the vehicle.
NHTSA ID: 22V600000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 2
Consequence Summary:
An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled school bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the ECM and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 26, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BZ-SB.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
August 4, 2022
(Campaign #: R22BX-NSB)
Corrosion May Cause Fuel Line Leak
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Blue Bird Vision transit buses equipped with Roush fuel return lines included in GEN 4 and GEN 5 LPG Conversion Systems that were installed on vehicles sold or registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The zinc-plating on the fuel return line may break away when contacted by road debris, causing two dissimilar metals on the fuel line to contact each other and corrode.
NHTSA ID: 22V578000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
# of Units Affected: 49
Consequence Summary:
A corroded fuel line can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the fuel return lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 24, 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BX-NSB.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 54.17
August 4, 2022
(Campaign #: R22BX-SB)
Corrosion May Cause Fuel Line Leak
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Blue Bird Vision school buses equipped with Roush fuel return lines included in GEN 4 and GEN 5 LPG Conversion Systems that were installed on vehicles sold or registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The zinc-plating on the fuel return line may break away when contacted by road debris, causing two dissimilar metals on the fuel line to contact each other and corrode.
NHTSA ID: 22V579000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
# of Units Affected: 4,900
Consequence Summary:
A corroded fuel line can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the fuel return lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 24, 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BX-SB.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 79.39
July 14, 2022
(Campaign #: R22BY-NSB)
Improperly Grounded Air Compressor Housing
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling one 2022 All American transit bus equipped with a Cummins PD7000 Electric Drivetrain containing an electric air compressor. The air compressor housing is improperly grounded, causing electrical voltage greater than 50V AC during operation.
NHTSA ID: 22V506000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 1
Consequence Summary:
An improperly grounded air compressor can cause electric shock, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will install an electrical ground strap between the compressor motor housing and vehicle chassis, free of charge. The interim owner notification letter was mailed on September 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to become available mid-February 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BY-NSB.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
July 14, 2022
(Campaign #: R22BY-SB)
Improperly Grounded Air Compressor Housing
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2022 All American and Vision school buses equipped with Cummins PD7000 Electric Drivetrains containing an electric air compressor. The air compressor housing is improperly grounded, causing electrical voltage greater than 50V AC during operation.
NHTSA ID: 22V505000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 482
Consequence Summary:
An improperly grounded air compressor can cause electric shock, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will install an electrical ground strap between the compressor motor housing and vehicle chassis, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BY-SB.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.25
May 13, 2022
(Campaign #: R22BW (NSB))
Incorrect Starter Interlock Settings/FMVSS 102
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling one 2023 Vision transit bus 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, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect."
NHTSA ID: 22V330000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 1
Consequence Summary:
A bus that is started in reverse or drive may result in unintended vehicle movement, and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
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 is R22BW(NSB).
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
May 11, 2022
(Campaign #: R22BW (SB))
Incorrect Starter Interlock Settings/FMVSS 102
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."
NHTSA ID: 22V321000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 53
Consequence Summary:
A bus that is started in reverse or drive may result in unintended vehicle movement, and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
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).
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 73.58
April 27, 2022
(Campaign #: R22BT (School Bus))
Stop Arm Failure/FMVSS 131
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2023 Vision school buses. The incorrect pins were installed on the air stop arm, which may cause it to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 131, "School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices."
NHTSA ID: 22V279000
Component: OTHER
# of Units Affected: 674
Consequence Summary:
An inoperative stop arm increases the risk of injury during the boarding and deboarding process of the bus.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will install a service pigtail connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 8, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BT.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 79.82
April 25, 2022
(Campaign #: R22BU-SB)
Incorrectly Routed Fuel Line
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Vision school buses. The fuel supply line was incorrectly routed, allowing it to chafe against a bolt head, which can damage the line and create a fuel leak.
NHTSA ID: 22V274000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 1,450
Consequence Summary:
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will reroute the fuel line, and replace the fuel line if any damage is found, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 21, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BU-SB.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 71.43
April 25, 2022
(Campaign #: R22BU-NSB)
Incorrectly Routed Fuel Line
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Vision transit buses. The fuel supply line was incorrectly routed, allowing it to chafe against a bolt head, which can damage the line and create a fuel leak.
NHTSA ID: 22V275000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 8
Consequence Summary:
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will reroute the fuel line, and replace the fuel line if any damage is found, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 21, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BU-NSB.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 50
February 2, 2022
(Campaign #: R22BP)
Bus May Move While Lift is Deployed/FMVSS 403
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2023 Vision school buses. The vehicle multiplex software may not engage the brakes when the wheelchair platform lift is operated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
NHTSA ID: 22V049000
Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
# of Units Affected: 6
Consequence Summary:
Disengaged brakes can allow the school bus to move while the platform lift is in operation, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will install updated software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 17, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BP.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
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