Blue Bird Recall 24V068000: Electrical System, Software

NHTSA recall 24V068000 · announced February 2, 2024 · filed by Blue Bird Body Company · 5,197 units affected

The problem

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Vision school buses. Firmware in the multiplex module may cause the warning lights to deactivate and the stop arm to retract without warning.

The risk

An unintended deactivation of the warning lights and retraction of the stop arm during use increases the risk of a crash or injury.

What to do

Dealers will update the multiplex firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R24CX (SB).

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus
• 2022 Blue Bird Vision School Bus
• 2023 Blue Bird Vision School Bus
• 2024 Blue Bird Vision School Bus

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.