NHTSA Recall 17V100000: Structure
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 19,833 vehicles. It affects 2015–2018 Blue Bird Vision.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V100000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R17YY-SB |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received | February 15, 2017 |
| Owner notification | March 20, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Vision school buses manufactured February 19, 2014, through March 3, 2017, equipped with a frame mounted battery box. The support brackets for these battery boxes may crack causing the battery box to separate from the chassis.
Safety risk
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-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 17V100000
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.