Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2023 Vision school buses
— Recall Campaign #22V049000
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2023 Vision school buses. The vehicle multiplex software may not engage the brakes when the wheelchair platform lift is operated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 6 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
22V049000
| Manufacturer: | Blue Bird Body Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 02, 2022 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 22V049000 |
| Units affected: | 6 |
- Description:
- Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2023 Vision school buses. The vehicle multiplex software may not engage the brakes when the wheelchair platform lift is operated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
- Consequeces:
- Disengaged brakes can allow the school bus to move while the platform lift is in operation, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will install updated software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 17, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BP.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.