Recall 22V330000: 2023 Blue Bird Vision

Report received

May 13, 2022

Manufacturer

Blue Bird Body Company

Potentially affected

1vehicles

Model years

2023

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling one 2023 Vision transit bus equipped with an Allison transmission. The starter interlock settings in the vehicle software are incorrect, allowing the engine to crank while the T-handle gear shifter is in Reverse or Drive. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect."

Possible consequence

A bus that is started in reverse or drive may result in unintended vehicle movement, and increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 30, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BW(NSB).

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2023 Blue Bird Vision0 complaints