POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Published May 11, 2022 · Recall initiated: May 11, 2022
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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).
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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