2023 Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair lift/ramp
Published February 3, 2022 · Recall initiated: February 2, 2022
Summary
NHTSA records recall 22V049000, published February 3, 2022 and initiated February 2, 2022. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2023 Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair lift/ramp.
What's the hazard
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2023 Vision school buses. The vehicle multiplex software may not engage the brakes when the wheelchair platform lift is operated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
What to do
Dealers will install updated software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 17, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BP.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Model
- VISION SCHOOL BUS
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Lot
- 2023 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2023 Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair lift/ramp recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 22V049000 on February 3, 2022. Reported hazard: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2023 Vision school buses. The vehicle multiplex software may not engage the brakes when the wheelchair platform lift is operated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
What should I do if I have this product?
Dealers will install updated software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 17, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BP.
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.