Blue Bird Body Company: 2013-2021 Vision School Buses Recalled for LPG Fuel Leak and Fire Risk

Agency Publication Date: October 4, 2022

Summary

Blue Bird Body Company is recalling 66 of its 2013-2021 Vision school buses that are equipped with Ford 6.8L LPG (Liquid Propane Gas) engines. The LPG supply line in these buses can be damaged if it comes into contact with the right-hand parking brake cable, which may lead to a fuel leak. Blue Bird notified owners by mail in November 2022, and authorized dealers will inspect and repair the fuel lines and the parking brake cable at no cost to owners.

Risk

The damaged fuel line can leak propane; if this fuel leak occurs near an ignition source, it significantly increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

What You Should Do

Identify if your vehicle is affected by checking if it is a 2013-2021 Blue Bird Vision school bus equipped with a Ford 6.8L LPG engine.
Contact Blue Bird's customer service department at 1-478-822-2242 to confirm your bus is part of recall R22CA-SB and to schedule a free inspection and repair.
Bring the vehicle to an authorized Blue Bird dealer where technicians will inspect and repair the fuel lines and the parking brake cable free of charge.
For additional information, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

Free Repair

Free inspection and repair of fuel lines and park brake cable.

How to: Contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or an authorized dealer to schedule the free repair.

Affected Products

Product: 2013-2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (Ford 6.8L LPG Engine)

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 22V736000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Sold By: authorized dealers

Units Affected: 66 vehicles(66% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: November 18, 2022

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.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: R22CA-SB

Agency Last Updated: April 25, 2023

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Summary

What You Should Do

Identify if your vehicle is affected by checking if it is a 2013-2021 Blue Bird Vision school bus equipped with a Ford 6.8L LPG engine.

Contact Blue Bird's customer service department at 1-478-822-2242 to confirm your bus is part of recall R22CA-SB and to schedule a free inspection and repair.

Bring the vehicle to an authorized Blue Bird dealer where technicians will inspect and repair the fuel lines and the parking brake cable free of charge.

For additional information, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 22V736000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Sold By: authorized dealers

Units Affected: 66 vehicles(66% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: November 18, 2022

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.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: R22CA-SB

Agency Last Updated: April 25, 2023