Blue Bird Hoses, Lines / Piping, And Fittings Recall 22V736000

The problem

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2013-2021 Vision school buses equipped with Ford 6.8L LPG engines. The LPG supply line may be damaged from contact with the RH park brake cable, 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 repair the fuel lines and the park brake cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22CA-SB.

Contacts

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Blue Bird dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 22V736000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2013 Blue Bird Vision	2	25	C
2014 Blue Bird Vision	0	22	C
2015 Blue Bird Vision	4	27	C
2016 Blue Bird Vision	2	27	C
2017 Blue Bird Vision	1	28	C
2018 Blue Bird Vision	0	35	D
2019 Blue Bird Vision	0	41	D
2020 Blue Bird Vision	0	36	D
2021 Blue Bird Vision	0	32	D

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2013 Blue Bird Vision

2014 Blue Bird Vision

2015 Blue Bird Vision

2016 Blue Bird Vision

2017 Blue Bird Vision

2018 Blue Bird Vision

2019 Blue Bird Vision

2020 Blue Bird Vision

2021 Blue Bird Vision

Questions

Is the 22V736000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. Blue Bird Body Company's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 22V736000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 22V736000 announced?

Blue Bird Body Company reported it to NHTSA on October 4, 2022. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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