2023 Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Power train: automatic transmission: control module: software
Published May 11, 2022 · Recall initiated: May 11, 2022
Summary
NHTSA records recall 22V321000, published May 11, 2022. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2023 Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Power train: automatic transmission: control module: software.
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).
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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 — Power train: automatic transmission: control module: software recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 22V321000 on May 11, 2022. Reported 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 should I do if I have this product?
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).
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.