The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V275000·Announced 2022-04-25

Blue Bird Recalls 2022-2023 Vision Transit Buses for Fuel Line Defect

Blue Bird is recalling 2022-2023 Vision transit buses because an incorrectly routed fuel supply line can chafe and leak, increasing fire risk.

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 fuel leak that increases the risk of fire, which is a risk-of-harm product defect where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2022-2023 Vision transit buses. The recall addresses a defect in the fuel supply line, which was incorrectly routed. This routing allows the line to chafe against a bolt head, potentially damaging the line and creating a fuel leak.

A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire. The source text does not report any specific incidents of fire or injury associated with this defect.

Dealers will reroute the fuel line and replace it if any damage is found, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 21, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird's 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 TRANSIT BUS
Brand
BLUE BIRD
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
8

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 TRANSIT BUS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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