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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 22V321000

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
View official NHTSA notice

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