BLUE BIRD 2023 BLUE BIRD VISION TRANSIT BUS Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2023 BLUE BIRD VISION TRANSIT BUS
Brand
BLUE BIRD
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2023
Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2023 BLUE BIRD VISION TRANSIT BUS vehicles due to power train:automatic transmission:control module:software issues. A bus that is started in reverse or drive may result in unintended vehicle movement, and increase the risk of a crash or injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling one 2023 Vision transit bus equipped with an Allison transmission. The starter interlock settings in the vehicle software are incorrect, allowing the engine to crank while the T-handle gear shifter is in Reverse or Drive. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A bus that is started in reverse or drive may result in unintended vehicle movement, and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 30, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BW(NSB).
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026