BLUE BIRD VISION 2023: OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V279000

Make Model Year
BLUE BIRD VISION 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-06-08 2022-04-27 2022-04-27

Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: R22BT (School Bus)

Component: OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 674

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 131

Summary

Blue Bird Body Company "Blue Bird" is recalling certain 2023 Vision school buses. The incorrect pins were installed on the air stop arm, which may cause it to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 131, "School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices."

Consequence

An inoperative stop arm increases the risk of injury during the boarding and deboarding process of the bus.

Remedy

Dealers will install a service pigtail connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 8, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BT.

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.