Blue Bird Vision recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 23, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Blue Bird Body Company recalls 2017–2018 Blue Bird Vision

Recall number

17V203000

Brand / firm

Blue Bird

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,274 units

Why it was recalled

An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Vision school buses, designed to run on propane. The fuel control valve solenoid may short circuit, shutting off the flow of propane to the engine, causing the engine to shut off.

What to do

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers for Roush CleanTech, the supplier of the propane fuel kit, will replace the defective fuel control valve solenoids, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2017. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for recall is R17ZA (SB).. Follow the official notice for full instructions.