Recall
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — 22V279000
NHTSA ID
22V279000
Make
Blue Bird
Model
Vision School Bus
Years Affected
2023
Recall Date
2022-04-27
Component
OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
674
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
R22BT (School Bus)
Summary
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2023 Vision school buses. The incorrect pins were installed on the air stop arm, which may cause it to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 131, "School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices."
Consequence
An inoperative stop arm increases the risk of injury during the boarding and deboarding process of the bus.
Remedy
Dealers will install a service pigtail connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 8, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BT.