2023 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus recall: software

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on May 13, 2022. It covers about 1 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 1
reported: May 13, 2022
owners notified: Jun 30, 2022

Power train: automatic transmission: control module: software

What is wrong: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling one 2023 Vision transit bus 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, this vehicle fails 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 is R22BW(NSB).

Recall number 22V330000

Affected vehicles

Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus 2023 2023

Questions about recall 22V330000

Is there a recall on the 2023 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus software?

Yes. Recall 22V330000, reported on May 13, 2022, covers about 1 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 22V330000?

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 is R22BW(NSB).

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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