Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Vision school buses. The diesel tank that supplies the fuel fired heater was improperly designed and may leak fuel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, “Fuel System Integrity.”
Blue Bird Body Company – Fuel Leak from Heater Tank/FMVSS 301
| Report Received Date | 05/23/2024 |
| NHTSA ID | 24V365000 |
| Consequence Summary | A fuel leak onto the road creates a hazard for other road userseasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective Action | Dealers will repair the tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 18, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R24DA. |
| Recall Code | R24DA |
| Potentially Affected | 112 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V365000) |
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