2023 BLUE BIRD VISION TRANSIT BUS
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Blue Bird Body Company is recalling one 2023 Vision transit bus equipped with an Allison transmission due to a software defect in the starter interlock settings. The problem allows the engine to crank while the gear shifter is in Reverse or Drive, which violates federal safety standards and can cause unintended vehicle movement that increases the risk of crashes or injuries.
To address this recall, Blue Bird will update the vehicle's software at no cost through authorized dealers. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 30, 2022. Affected owners should contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242 with recall number R22BW(NSB) to schedule the software update.
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 is R22BW(NSB).
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."
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