CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Vision school buses. The diesel tank that supplies the fuel fired heater was improperly designed and may leak fuel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
- Risk
- A fuel leak onto the road creates a hazard for other road users, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair the tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 08, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R24DA.
- 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
The diesel tank that supplies the fuel-fired heater on these school buses was improperly designed and may leak fuel. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 301, which covers fuel system integrity.
A fuel leak can drip onto the road, creating a hazard for other drivers and raising the risk of a crash. If fuel leaks near an ignition source, it also increases the risk of a fire.
Dealers will repair the fuel tank free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2024. You can contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 and reference recall R24DA. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 202120222023 |
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