NHTSA Recall 15V181000: Electrical system
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,663 vehicles. It affects 2015–2016 Blue Bird Vision.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V181000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R15YA-SB |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | March 27, 2015 |
| Owner notification | April 23, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Vision school buses manufactured June 19, 2014, to December 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the voltage inverter for the illumination of the driver's heater control panel may fail.
Safety risk
An inverter failure may produce smoke and increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inverter with an inverter from an alternate vendor, free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R15YA-SB.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V181000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.