NHTSA Recall 21V696000: Camera (back over prevention)
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 134 vehicles. It affects 2022 Blue Bird Vision School Bus.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V696000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R21BL - SB |
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION › SENSING SYSTEM › CAMERA |
| Report received | September 8, 2021 |
| Owner notification | March 31, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022 Vision school buses equipped with cross-view mirrors and a Mobileye collision mitigation system. Due to the current placement of the Mobileye camera, the camera could partially or fully obstruct the driver's view of the passenger side cross-view mirror. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Safety risk
An obstructed view of the passenger side cross-view mirror increases the risk of injury for pedestrians.
Remedy
Dealers will change the location of the camera and update the software, free of charge. Owners were notified of the defect on November 2, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 31, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BL-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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V696000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2022 |
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.