Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Vision non-school transit
— Recall Campaign #15V180000
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Vision non-school transit buses manufactured June 19, 2014, to December 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the voltage inverter for the illumination of the driver's heater control panel may fail.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 23 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
15V180000
| Manufacturer: | Blue Bird Body Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 27, 2015 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 15V180000 |
| Units affected: | 23 |
- Description:
- Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Vision non-school transit buses manufactured June 19, 2014, to December 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the voltage inverter for the illumination of the driver's heater control panel may fail.
- Consequeces:
- An inverter failure may produce smoke and increase the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action:
- Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inverter with an inverter from an alternate vendor, free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R15YA-NSB.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.