NHTSA Recall 22V279000
NHTSA Campaign Id 22V279000; Date: Apr. 27, 2022
an inoperative stop arm increases the risk of injury during the boarding and deboarding process of the bus.
Recalled Vehicles:
2023 Blue Bird Vision
Component: Other:school Bus Stop Arm Assembly
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 674
Recall Summary:
blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2023 vision school buses. the incorrect pins were installed on the air stop arm, which may cause it to fail. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 131, "school bus pedestrian safety devices."
How to Fix:
dealers will install a service pigtail connector, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on june 21, 2022. owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r22bt.
Recall 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.
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