2023 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS
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Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2023 Vision school buses equipped with an Allison transmission due to a software issue in the starter interlock settings. The problem allows the engine to crank while the gear shifter is in Reverse or Drive, which can cause unintended vehicle movement and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Owners should contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242 to schedule a free software update at a dealer. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 30, 2022, and should reference recall number R22BW (SB).
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
A bus that is started in reverse or drive may result in unintended vehicle movement, and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
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).
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."
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