01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2022 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus recall campaigns
NHTSA 26V467000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Report received
- July 20, 2026
- Potential units
- 29campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2027 Vision transit buses. The exhaust hanger cotter pin may contact the hydraulic brake line, damaging the line and causing a brake fluid leak.
Why it matters: A brake fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, a brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the exhaust hanger cotter pin. Dealers will also inspect and replace the brake lines as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
Owner notification: September 17, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA 25V635000
- Component
- PARKING BRAKE
- Report received
- September 23, 2025
- Potential units
- 150campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Vision school buses. The brake interlock software may unintentionally activate the parking brake at any driving speed.
Why it matters: A bus that stops suddenly without warning, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the brake interlock software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2025. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R25DS.
Owner notification: November 18, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA 24V759000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- October 11, 2024
- Potential units
- 400campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2024 All American and 2021-2024 Vision transit buses. The emergency exit label operating instructions lettering is too small and may be difficult to read. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release.".
Why it matters: An emergency exit label that is difficult to read can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird Customer Service at 478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R23CK (NSB).
Owner notification: December 9, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA 24V079000
- Component
- SEATS
- Report received
- February 7, 2024
- Potential units
- 127campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Vision and 2021-2023 All American transit buses. The convertible seats may have been incorrectly installed, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.".
Why it matters: An unsecured seat may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the seat, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 04, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R24CM-NSB.
Owner notification: March 4, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA 22V740000
- Component
- ENGINE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Report received
- October 5, 2022
- Potential units
- 25campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Vision transit buses equipped with a 7.3L gasoline engine. The transmission shift cable may have insufficient clearance from the gasoline fuel supply line at the left rear corner of the engine, which can result in a fuel leak.
Why it matters: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and reroute the transmission cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22CB (NSB).
Owner notification: February 9, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA 22V578000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
- Report received
- August 4, 2022
- Potential units
- 49campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Blue Bird Vision transit buses equipped with Roush fuel return lines included in GEN 4 and GEN 5 LPG Conversion Systems that were installed on vehicles sold or registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The zinc-plating on the fuel return line may break away when contacted by road debris, causing two dissimilar metals on the fuel line to contact each other and corrode.
Why it matters: A corroded fuel line can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel return lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 24, 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BX-NSB.
Owner notification: May 24, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA 22V275000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Report received
- April 25, 2022
- Potential units
- 8campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Vision transit buses. The fuel supply line was incorrectly routed, allowing it to chafe against a bolt head, which can damage the line and create a fuel leak.
Why it matters: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will reroute the fuel line, and replace the fuel line if any damage is found, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 21, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BU-NSB.
Owner notification: June 14, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA 21V285000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Report received
- April 22, 2021
- Potential units
- 96campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2022 Vision and All American transit buses. A retainer was not properly seated in the SC-3 single check valve and may not provide source air isolation when pressure is applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake System.".
Why it matters: Unintended spring brake application may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the SC-3 check valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were on mailed November 18, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BE-NSB.
Owner notification: June 2, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH