NHTSA Recall 22V049000: Wheelchair lift/ramp (equipment adaptive/mobility)
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6 vehicles. It affects 2023 Blue Bird Vision School Bus.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V049000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R22BP |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY › WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP |
| Report received | February 2, 2022 |
| Owner notification | March 17, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2023 Vision school buses. The vehicle multiplex software may not engage the brakes when the wheelchair platform lift is operated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
Safety risk
Disengaged brakes can allow the school bus to move while the platform lift is in operation, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will install updated software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 17, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BP.
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 22V049000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2023 |
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.