BLUE BIRD VISION 2018: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V599000

Make Model Year
BLUE BIRD VISION 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-10-10 2024-08-12 2024-08-13

Production Dates: 2016-08-11 - 2017-03-16

Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8294

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Blue Bird Bus Company "Blue Bird" is recalling certain 2018-2021 Vision school buses equipped with 6.8L gasoline engines. The coating on the fuel lines may have been improperly applied, which can result in a fuel leak.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.

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.