NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Blue Bird Body Company - Unintended Deactivation of Warning Lights/Stop Arm
Published: February 2, 2024Recall ID: 24V068000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An unintended deactivation of the warning lights and retraction of the stop arm during use increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Unintended Deactivation of Warning Lights/Stop Arm
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Unintended Deactivation of Warning Lights/Stop Arm |
| Nhtsa id | 24V068000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V068000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Blue Bird Body Company |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 63.67 |
| Corrective action | 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). |
| Consequence summary | An unintended deactivation of the warning lights and retraction of the stop arm during use increases the risk of a crash or injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | R24CX (SB) |
| Potentially affected | 5197 |
| Report received date | 2024-02-02T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |