Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #23V424000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 23V424000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting 2022-2024 all american transit buses Includes 109 affected units, Air Pressure Gauge Malfunction/FMVSS 121, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2022-2024 all american transit buses

Defect Summary

Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2022-2024 all american transit buses. a software error in the instrument cluster may cause the air pressure gauges and the visual and audio low air warnings to not function. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 121, "air brake systems."

Corrective Action

Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed july 27, 2023. owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r23ch (nsb).

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 23V424000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2023-06-13T00:00:00
Subject: Air pressure gauge malfunction/fmvss 121
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 109

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R23CH (NSB)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2022-2024 all american transit buses. a software error in the instrument cluster may cause the air pressure gauges and the visual and audio low air warnings to not function. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 121, "air brake systems."
Consequence Summary: Air gauges and warnings that do not alert the driver to air pressure loss, can result in driving without functioning brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed july 27, 2023. owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r23ch (nsb).

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 43.12

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NHTSA ID: 23V424000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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