CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Vision school buses equipped with 6.8L gasoline engines. The coating on the fuel lines may have been improperly applied, 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 replace the fuel lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
- 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
Some 2018-2021 Blue Bird Vision school buses with 6.8L gasoline engines may have fuel lines whose protective coating was not applied properly. Over time, this can allow the fuel line to leak.
A fuel leak creates a fire risk when it meets an ignition source, so affected buses could catch fire. If you own or operate one of these buses, have it checked as soon as possible.
Authorized Blue Bird dealers will inspect the fuel lines and replace them as needed at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2024. For questions, contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Blue Bird Vision | 20182019 |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 20202021 |