2022 Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Published September 9, 2021 · Recall initiated: September 8, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 21V696000, published September 9, 2021 and initiated September 8, 2021. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2022 Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Back over prevention: sensing system: camera.
What's the hazard
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022 Vision school buses equipped with cross-view mirrors and a Mobileye collision mitigation system. Due to the current placement of the Mobileye camera, the camera could partially or fully obstruct the driver's view of the passenger side cross-view mirror. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
What to do
Dealers will change the location of the camera and update the software, free of charge. Owners were notified of the defect on November 2, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 31, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BL-SB.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Model
- VISION SCHOOL BUS
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Lot
- 2022 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2022 Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Back over prevention: sensing system: camera recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V696000 on September 9, 2021. Reported hazard: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022 Vision school buses equipped with cross-view mirrors and a Mobileye collision mitigation system. Due to the current placement of the Mobileye camera, the camera could partially or fully obstruct the driver's view of the passenger side cross-view mirror. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
What should I do if I have this product?
Dealers will change the location of the camera and update the software, free of charge. Owners were notified of the defect on November 2, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 31, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BL-SB.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BLUE BIRD. Model: VISION SCHOOL BUS.