NHTSA Recall 24V068000
Filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2024-02-02. An estimated 5,197 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Vision school buses. Firmware in the multiplex module may cause the warning lights to deactivate and the stop arm to retract without warning.
Risk
An unintended deactivation of the warning lights and retraction of the stop arm during use increases the risk of a crash or injury.
What the manufacturer will do
Dealers will update the multiplex firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R24CX (SB).
Manufacturer campaign number: R24CX (SB)
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.