The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·14V297000·Announced 2014-06-04

Blue Bird Recalls 2012-2013 Vision School Buses for Propane Leak Risk

Blue Bird is recalling 2012-2013 Vision school buses with Roush propane systems due to a potential fuel leak that could cause a 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 (fuel system) that creates a risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury or property-damage reports/risks.

Plain-English summary

Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Vision school buses manufactured between January 10, 2012, and April 24, 2013. These vehicles are equipped with a Roush CleanTech LLC propane fuel system.

The recall addresses a defect where a reaction between different metals may cause a propane leak where the aluminum fuel line fitting contacts the brass supply valve housing. A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum fuel line fitting with a new stainless steel fitting free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2014. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service 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 — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
388

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.

Related recalls

Same brand · BLUE BIRD

Same manufacturer · Blue Bird Body Company

See all →

Same hazard · fire

See all →