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HighNHTSA·22V330000·Announced 2022-05-13

Blue Bird Recalls 2023 Vision Transit Bus for Software Defect

Blue Bird is recalling one 2023 Vision transit bus because incorrect software settings allow the engine to start while in gear, increasing crash 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 structural vehicle defect (software interlock failure) that creates a risk of unintended movement and crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Blue Bird Body Company is recalling one 2023 Vision transit bus equipped with an Allison transmission. The recall addresses a defect in the vehicle software where the starter interlock settings are incorrect. This allows the engine to crank while the T-handle gear shifter is in Reverse or Drive, causing the vehicle to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102.

A bus that is started in reverse or drive may result in unintended vehicle movement, which increases the risk of a crash or injury. The source text does not report any specific incidents of injury or death associated with this defect.

Dealers will update the software free of charge to correct the issue. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 30, 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 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
BLUE BIRD VISION TRANSIT BUS
Brand
BLUE BIRD
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
1

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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