BLUE BIRD VISION 2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V068000

Make Model Year
BLUE BIRD VISION 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-03-25 2024-02-02 2024-02-05

Production Dates: 2021-10-28 - 2022-11-15

Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: R24CX (SB)

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5197

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

An unintended deactivation of the warning lights and retraction of the stop arm during use increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

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".

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.