NHTSA Campaign 24V068000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Issued by Blue Bird Body Company · Reported Feb 2, 2024 · 5,197 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Vision school buses. Firmware in the multiplex module may cause the warning lights to deactivate and the stop arm to retract without warning.

Consequence

An unintended deactivation of the warning lights and retraction of the stop arm during use increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will update the multiplex firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R24CX (SB).

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS 2021 5,197
BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS 2022 5,197
BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS 2023 5,197
BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS 2024 5,197

Source: NHTSA Campaign 24V068000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.