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SevereNHTSA·10V170000·Announced 2010-04-23

Blue Bird Recalls 2004-2009 Vision Non-School Buses for Electrical Fire Risk

Blue Bird is recalling 2004-2009 Vision non-school buses because power cables may be installed incorrectly, creating a risk of electrical fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical system) that could result in a fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury or property damage risks.

Plain-English summary

Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2009 Vision non-school buses manufactured between September 19, 2003, and July 2, 2008. The recall involves 195 vehicles.

The defect involves power cables running to the power distribution unit and driver's control module. These cables may have been installed with the lug (eyelet) flat side up. This condition allows vibration to wear the insulation, potentially causing direct contact between the bare lug and the unit, which could result in a direct short in the electrical system and a fire.

Blue Bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BLUE BIRD VISION
Brand
BLUE BIRD
Manufacturer
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Category
Vehicle — Non-School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
195

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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