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- STRUCTURE
- Problem
- Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Vision transit buses equipped with frame mounted battery boxes. The support brackets for these battery boxes may crack causing the battery box to separate from the chassis.
- Risk
- If the battery box detaches, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the buses, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2017. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R17YY-NSB.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2015-2018 Blue Bird Vision transit buses have frame-mounted battery boxes whose support brackets may crack. If that happens, the battery box can separate from the chassis.
A detached battery box can fall onto the road, creating a hazard for other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash. Owners should contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 and reference recall R17YY-NSB. Blue Bird will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect and repair affected buses as needed at no charge. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Blue Bird Vision | 2015201620172018 |
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