Recall
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — 22V049000
NHTSA ID
22V049000
Make
Blue Bird
Model
Vision School Bus
Years Affected
2023
Recall Date
2022-02-02
Component
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
Units Affected
6
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
R22BP
Summary
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2023 Vision school buses. The vehicle multiplex software may not engage the brakes when the wheelchair platform lift is operated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
Consequence
Disengaged brakes can allow the school bus to move while the platform lift is in operation, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will install updated software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 17, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BP.