Blue Bird Vision recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

March 27, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Blue Bird Body Company recalls 2015–2016 Blue Bird Vision

Recall number

15V181000

Brand / firm

Blue Bird

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 2,663 units

Why it was recalled

An inverter failure may produce smoke and increase the risk of a fire.

What was recalled

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Vision school buses manufactured June 19, 2014, to December 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the voltage inverter for the illumination of the driver's heater control panel may fail.

What to do

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inverter with an inverter from an alternate vendor, free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R15YA-SB.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.