EngineRecall 22V-739 · 2022–2023 Blue Bird Vision School Bus

Blue Bird Body Company recall 22V-739 covers 2,559 2022–2023 Blue Bird Vision School Bus for a engine problem, reported to NHTSA on October 5, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q3) shows 69% of affected vehicles repaired.

69%
Vehicles repaired1,767 of 2,559 · 2025 Q3
Vehicles affected2,5591 model
ReportedOct 5, 2022Owners notified Feb 9, 2023
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 22V739000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Vision school buses equipped with a 7.3L gasoline engine. The transmission cable may not have sufficient clearance from the gasoline fuel supply line at the left rear corner of the engine, which can result in a fuel leak.

The risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

What to do

The fix

Dealers will inspect and reroute the transmission cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22CB (School Bus).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

69%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2023 Q12025 Q3
1 model

Vehicles in this recall