NHTSA recall campaign
17V101000
ManufacturerBlue Bird Body CompanyReported2017-02-15Affected263 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Vision transit buses equipped with frame mounted battery boxes. The support brackets for these battery boxes may crack causing the battery box to separate from the chassis.
Risk
If the battery box detaches, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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-NSB.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →