Recall 24V599000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Defect in 2018-2021 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS
RECALL This recall affects up to 8,294 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 24V599000 |
| Manufacturer | Blue Bird Body Company |
| Vehicles Affected | 8,294 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Vision school buses equipped with 6.8L gasoline engines. The coating on the fuel lines may have been improperly applied, which can result in a fuel leak.
Safety Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
Related Recalls for BLUE BIRD
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V897000 | 2020 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2,356 | |
| 26V002000 | 2022 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN TRANSIT BUS (ELECTRIC) | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 16 | |
| 25V852000 | 2025 BLUE BIRD VISION TRANSIT BUS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP | 52 | |
| 25V851000 | 2026 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 310 | |
| 26V004000 | 2026 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN TRANSIT BUS (ELECTRIC) | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 11 | |
| 25V635000 | 2022 BLUE BIRD VISION TRANSIT BUS | PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | 150 | |
| 25V289000 | 2026 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS | SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 34 | |
| 25V249000 | 2024 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC | 162 | |
| 25V003000 | 2025 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 91 | |
| 25V004000 | 2025 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |