Blue Bird Vision recalled over injury risk

Recall date

February 15, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Blue Bird Body Company recalls 2015–2018 Blue Bird Vision

Recall number

17V100000

Brand / firm

Blue Bird

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 19,833 units

Why it was recalled

If the battery box detaches, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Vision school buses manufactured February 19, 2014, through March 3, 2017, equipped with a frame mounted battery box. The support brackets for these battery boxes may crack causing the battery box to separate from the chassis.

What to do

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the buses, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2017. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R17YY-SB.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.