The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·24V365000·Announced 2024-05-23

Blue Bird Recalls 2021-2023 Vision School Buses for Fuel Tank Leak

Blue Bird is recalling 2021-2023 Vision school buses because the diesel tank for the fuel-fired heater may leak fuel, creating fire and crash risks.

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 integrity) that creates a significant risk of fire and crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2021-2023 Vision school buses. The recall involves 112 vehicles where the diesel tank that supplies the fuel-fired heater was improperly designed and may leak fuel. This defect causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

A fuel leak onto the road creates a hazard for other road users, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Dealers will repair the tank free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 08, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R24DA.

The recalled product

Product
BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS
Brand
BLUE BIRD
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
112

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 SCHOOL BUS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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