Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #22V049000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22V049000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting 2023 vision school buses Includes 6 affected units, Bus May Move While Lift is Deployed/FMVSS 403, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2023 vision school buses

Defect 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."

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 22V049000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2022-02-02T00:00:00
Subject: Bus may move while lift is deployed/fmvss 403
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 6

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R22BP
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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 Summary: Disengaged brakes can allow the school bus to move while the platform lift is in operation, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

Metadata

SID: row-r4j4-pmc4~wrs6
NHTSA ID: 22V049000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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