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Blue Bird Vision School Bus Recall 22V274: Fuel Line Can Chafe and Leak, Raising Fire Risk

NHTSA campaign 22V274, reported April 25, 2022, 1,450 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A fuel supply line on certain school buses was routed incorrectly, so it can rub against a bolt head. Over time this can damage the line and cause a fuel leak.

A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their bus checked promptly.

Authorized dealers will reroute the fuel line free of charge and replace the line if any damage is found. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 21, 2022. You can contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242, and you can check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 22V274Blue Bird Body Company
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Problem
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Vision school 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.
Risk
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-SB.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Blue Bird Vision School Bus20222023