StructureRecall 17V-100 · 2015–2018 Blue Bird Vision
Blue Bird Body Company recall 17V-100 covers 19,833 2015–2018 Blue Bird Vision for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on February 15, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q2) shows 60% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V100000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Vision school buses manufactured February 19, 2014, through March 3, 2017, equipped with a frame mounted battery box. The support brackets for these battery boxes may crack causing the battery box to separate from the chassis.
The risk
If the battery box detaches, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the buses, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2017. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R17YY-SB.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
60%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 19, 2014 to March 3, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.