NHTSA Recall 16V542000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,902 vehicles. It affects 2015–2017 Blue Bird Vision.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V542000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R16YT-SB |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER › DELIVERY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | July 19, 2016 |
| Owner notification | August 15, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Vision school buses manufactured July 3, 2014, to June 24, 2016, equipped with 6.8L Ford engines and Gen 3 propane units. The affected vehicles have propane fuel lines that may rub or are crossed and secured together, possibly resulting in line damage and a propane fuel leak.
Safety risk
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute any Gen 3 propane lines that are not parallel. If damaged, the fuel line(s) will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R16YT-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 16V542000
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.