Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #22V321000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22V321000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting 2023 vision school buses equipped with an allison transmission Includes 53 affected units, Incorrect Starter Interlock Settings/FMVSS 102, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2023 vision school buses equipped with an allison transmission
Defect Summary
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2023 vision school buses equipped with an allison transmission. the starter interlock settings in the vehicle software are incorrect, allowing the engine to crank while the t-handle gear shifter is in reverse or drive. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 102, "transmission shift lever sequence/starter interlock/transmission braking effect."
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on june 30, 2022. owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall r22bw (sb).