Blue Bird Body Company: Safety Recalls in 2024
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 10 safety recalls made by Blue Bird Body Company in 2024. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
October 11, 2024
(Campaign #: R23CK (NSB))
Emergency Exit Label Print Is Too Small/FMVSS 217
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2024 All American and 2021-2024 Vision transit buses. The emergency exit label operating instructions lettering is too small and may be difficult to read. 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."
NHTSA ID: 24V759000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 400
Consequence Summary:
An emergency exit label that is difficult to read can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird Customer Service at 478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R23CK (NSB).
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
October 11, 2024
(Campaign #: R23CK (SB))
Emergency Exit Label Print Is Too Small/FMVSS 217
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Vision and All American school buses. The emergency exit label operating instructions lettering is too small and may be difficult to read. 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."
NHTSA ID: 24V758000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 28,479
Consequence Summary:
An emergency exit label that is difficult to read can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the emergency exit label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird Customer Service at 478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R23CK (SB).
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 99.98
August 12, 2024
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Improperly Coated Fuel Lines May Leak
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Vision school buses equipped with 6.8L gasoline engines. The coating on the fuel lines may have been improperly applied, which can result in a fuel leak.
NHTSA ID: 24V599000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 8,294
Consequence Summary:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 47.27
August 12, 2024
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Improperly Coated Fuel Lines May Leak
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Vision transit buses equipped with 6.8L gasoline engines. The coating on the fuel lines may have been improperly applied, which can result in a fuel leak.
NHTSA ID: 24V600000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 89
Consequence Summary:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 39.33
July 19, 2024
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Insufficient Roof Joint Strength/FMVSS 221
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Vision, All American Front Engine, and All American Rear Engine school buses. An exterior roof joint may have been manufactured with insufficient strength that can allow the roof panels to separate in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
NHTSA ID: 24V543000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 16,708
Consequence Summary:
Roof panels that separate during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect the roof panel joints and install additional rivets as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 51.48
May 23, 2024
(Campaign #: R24DA)
Fuel Leak from Heater Tank/FMVSS 301
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Vision school buses. The diesel tank that supplies the fuel fired heater was improperly designed and may leak fuel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
NHTSA ID: 24V365000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
# of Units Affected: 112
Consequence Summary:
A fuel leak onto the road creates a hazard for other road users, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will repair the tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 08, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R24DA.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 83.04
February 7, 2024
(Campaign #: R24CM-SB)
Incorrectly Installed Seats/FMVSS 210
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Vision 2020-2023 All American school buses. The convertible seats may have been incorrectly installed, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
NHTSA ID: 24V078000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 6,691
Consequence Summary:
An unsecured seat may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and repair the seat, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 04, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R24CM-SB.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 57.45
February 7, 2024
(Campaign #: R24CM-NSB)
Incorrectly Installed Seats/FMVSS 210
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Vision and 2021-2023 All American transit buses. The convertible seats may have been incorrectly installed, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
NHTSA ID: 24V079000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 127
Consequence Summary:
An unsecured seat may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and repair the seat, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 04, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R24CM-NSB.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 10.24
February 2, 2024
(Campaign #: R24CX (SB))
Unintended Deactivation of Warning Lights/Stop Arm
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Vision school buses. Firmware in the multiplex module may cause the warning lights to deactivate and the stop arm to retract without warning.
NHTSA ID: 24V068000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 5,197
Consequence Summary:
An unintended deactivation of the warning lights and retraction of the stop arm during use increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will update the multiplex firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R24CX (SB).
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 63.67
January 26, 2024
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Parking Brake May Release Unexpectedly
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2024 Vision buses. The parking brake secondary release mechanism may malfunction and allow the lever to be released without pressing the release button.
NHTSA ID: 24V048000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 19
Consequence Summary:
A parking brake malfunction may result in a vehicle roll-away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealer will inspect and replace service brake lever as needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 04, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 94.74
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