Blue Bird Recalls 2004-2009 Vision School Buses for Electrical Fire Risk
Blue Bird is recalling 2004-2009 Vision school buses because improperly installed power cables may wear down and cause an electrical short, potentially leading to a fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the electrical system that could result in a fire, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury or property-damage risks.
Plain-English summary
Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2009 Vision school buses manufactured between January 30, 2003, and September 24, 2008. The recall involves 18,821 vehicles where the power cables running to the power distribution unit and driver's control module may have been installed with the lug flat side up.
This specific installation orientation allows vibration to wear down the cable insulation over time. This wear can permit direct contact between the bare lug and the electrical components, causing a direct short in the electrical system. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notes that this condition could result in a fire.
Blue Bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on May 26, 2020. Owners can contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- BLUE BIRD VISION
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Manufacturer
- BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Category
- Vehicle — School Bus
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 18,821
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- VISION
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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