Other: school bus stop arm assemblyRecall 22V-279 · 2023 Blue Bird Vision School Bus
Blue Bird Body Company recall 22V-279 covers 674 2023 Blue Bird Vision School Bus for a other: school bus stop arm assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on April 27, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q2) shows 80% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V279000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2023 Vision school buses. The incorrect pins were installed on the air stop arm, which may cause it to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 131, "School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices."
The risk
An inoperative stop arm increases the risk of injury during the boarding and deboarding process of the bus.
The fix
Dealers will install a service pigtail connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 8, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BT.
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
80%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.