2023 Blue Bird Vision School Bus recall: software
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on May 11, 2022. It covers about 53 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 53
- reported
- May 11, 2022
- owners notified
- Jun 30, 2022
- related complaints
- 1
Power train: automatic transmission: control module: software
- What is wrong
- Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2023 Vision school buses 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, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect."
- Risk
- A bus that is started in reverse or drive may result in unintended vehicle movement, and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- 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 R22BW (SB).
Recall number 22V321000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 22V321000
Is there a recall on the 2023 Blue Bird Vision School Bus software?
Yes. Recall 22V321000, reported on May 11, 2022, covers about 53 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 22V321000?
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 R22BW (SB).
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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