CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
- Problem
- Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling one 2023 Vision transit bus equipped with an Allison transmission. The starter interlock settings in the vehicle software are incorrect, allowing the engine to crank while the T-handle gear shifter is in Reverse or Drive. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect."
- Risk
- A bus that is started in reverse or drive may result in unintended vehicle movement, and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 30, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BW(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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A software setting in the automatic transmission control module is incorrect, so the engine can crank while the T-handle gear shifter is in Reverse or Drive. This fails the federal starter interlock safety requirement.
If the bus is started while in gear, it may move unintentionally, which increases the risk of a crash or injury to people nearby or on board.
Dealers will update the transmission software at no cost to you. Owners were mailed notification letters on June 30, 2022. To check whether your vehicle has open recalls, enter your VIN on the NHTSA website, or contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 (recall number R22BW(NSB)).
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus | 2023 |
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