The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V259000·Announced 2018-04-24

Blue Bird Recalls 2017-2018 Vision School Buses Due to Throttle Interlock Defect

Blue Bird is recalling 2017-2018 Vision school buses with Gen4 Ford engines because the brake and throttle interlock may fail to block accelerator input.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a functional defect in a safety-critical vehicle system (brake/throttle interlock) that could lead to unexpected movement and crashes, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2017-2018 Blue Bird Vision school buses equipped with Gen4 Ford engines and an optional brake and throttle interlock. The recall involves 364 vehicles.

The defect involves the brake and throttle interlock, which is designed to apply the service brakes and prevent accelerator pedal input when activated. However, the system may fail to block throttle input. If throttle input is allowed, the bus may be able to overpower the applied brake, causing the bus to move unexpectedly, which increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the Smart Relay Module software to correct the issue. The recall began on May 24, 2018. 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
364

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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