TSB: BLUE BIRD VISION (2025)

Bulletin SM2401 - February 9, 2024

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDSM2401
ManufacturerBLUE BIRD
ModelsVISION
Model Years2025
Date IssuedFebruary 9, 2024
Date Added to NHTSAFebruary 9, 2024
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Vehicles Affected4 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls, they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

SM2401: 7.3L / 6R140 Fluid Cross Contamination Issue: Coolant and Transmission Fluid Cross Contamination Corrective Action: Outline in the SM2401 Service Memorandum Instructions, per SM2401 Flowchart.

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
BLUE BIRD VISION 2025 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BLUE BIRD VISION 2025 100000 POWER TRAIN

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized BLUE BIRD dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (SM2401) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage, manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix, the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.