Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 24V-599 · Blue Bird vehicles
Blue Bird Body Company recall 24V-599 covers 8,294 Blue Bird vehicles for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on August 12, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 52% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 24V599000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
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
52%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.