Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #22V330000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22V330000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 1 affected units, Incorrect Starter Interlock Settings/FMVSS 102, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling one 2023 vision transit bus 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, this vehicle fails 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 is r22bw(nsb).

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 22V330000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2022-05-13T00:00:00
Subject: Incorrect starter interlock settings/fmvss 102
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 1

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R22BW (NSB)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling one 2023 vision transit bus 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, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 102, "transmission shift lever sequence/starter interlock/transmission braking effect."
Consequence Summary: A bus that is started in reverse or drive may result in unintended vehicle movement, and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
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 is r22bw(nsb).

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-t7gk-jc46-ucja
NHTSA ID: 22V330000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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