BLUE BIRD VISION 2023: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V321000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | VISION | 2023 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-06-30 | 2022-05-11 | 2022-05-11 |
Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R22BW (SB)
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 53
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 102
Blue Bird Body Company "Blue Bird" is recalling certain 2023 Vision school buses equipped with an Allison transmission. The starter interlock settings in the vehicle software are incorrect, allowing the engine to crank while the T-handle gear shifter is in Reverse or Drive. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect."
A bus that is started in reverse or drive may result in unintended vehicle movement, and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 30, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall R22BW "SB".
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.
