The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·17V204000·Announced 2017-03-23

Blue Bird Recalls 2017-2018 Vision Transit Buses for Propane Fuel Valve Defect

Blue Bird is recalling 2017-2018 Vision transit buses because a propane fuel control valve solenoid may short circuit, causing the engine to shut off while driving.

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 causes the engine to shut off while driving, explicitly increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2017-2018 Vision transit buses designed to run on propane. The recall addresses a defect in the fuel control valve solenoid, which may short circuit and shut off the flow of propane to the engine, causing the engine to stall.

An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash. Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers for Roush CleanTech, the supplier of the propane fuel kit, will replace the defective fuel control valve solenoids free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2017.

Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153). Blue Bird's recall number is R17ZA (NSB).

The recalled product

Product
BLUE BIRD VISION
Brand
BLUE BIRD
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
22

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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