Blue Bird Vision School Bus: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Date

April 25, 2022

Filed by

Blue Bird Body Company

Vehicles

Blue Bird Vision School Bus (2022, 2023)

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Description of the defect

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Vision school buses. The fuel supply line was incorrectly routed, allowing it to chafe against a bolt head, which can damage the line and create a fuel leak.

Potentially affected

1450

What can happen

A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will reroute the fuel line, and replace the fuel line if any damage is found, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 21, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BU-SB.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

June 14, 2022

Manufacturer campaign number

R22BU-SB

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

FUEL LINE,GAS,SUPPLY SECTION 3,100 GAL · FUEL LINE,GAS,SUPPLY SECTION 3,100 GAL · 10067235; FUEL LINE,GAS,SUPPLY SECTION 3,100 GAL,2022 · FUEL LINE,GAS,SUPPLY SECTION 3,100 GAL,2022 · 10073820

Recall number

22V274000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.