Recall 17V101000

STRUCTURE

Report Date
20170215
Component
STRUCTURE
Affected Vehicles
4 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

If the battery box detaches, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2015 BLUE BIRD VISION
2016 BLUE BIRD VISION
2017 BLUE BIRD VISION
2018 BLUE BIRD VISION

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.