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Blue Bird Vision Recall 22V736: Propane fuel line can rub park brake cable, risking leak and fire

NHTSA campaign 22V736, reported October 4, 2022, 66 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

On certain Blue Bird Vision school buses with Ford 6.8L propane (LPG) engines, the LPG supply line may be damaged where it contacts the right-hand park brake cable. This can cause a fuel leak.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source significantly increases the risk of a fire.

An authorized Blue Bird dealer will inspect and repair the fuel lines and the park brake cable at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. You can contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242, and you should check your vehicle's 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 22V736Blue Bird Body Company
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Problem
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2013-2021 Vision school buses equipped with Ford 6.8L LPG engines. The LPG supply line may be damaged from contact with the RH park brake cable, which can result in a fuel leak.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the fuel lines and the park brake cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22CA-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 Vision2013201420152016201720182019
Blue Bird Vision School Bus20202021