CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Vision transit 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
Certain 2018-2021 Blue Bird Vision transit buses with 6.8L gasoline engines may have had the coating on their fuel lines applied improperly. This can allow the fuel lines to leak.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source raises the risk of a fire. Owners should watch for signs of a fuel leak, such as the smell of gasoline, and contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 with any questions. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2024.
Authorized dealers will inspect the fuel lines and replace them as necessary, at no cost to the owner. Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your bus is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Blue Bird Vision | 20182019 |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus | 20202021 |