NHTSA Recall 22V279000: School bus stop arm assembly (other)
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 674 vehicles. It affects 2023 Blue Bird Vision School Bus.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V279000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R22BT (School Bus) |
| Component | OTHER › SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | April 27, 2022 |
| Owner notification | June 8, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2023 Vision school buses. The incorrect pins were installed on the air stop arm, which may cause it to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 131, "School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices."
Safety risk
An inoperative stop arm increases the risk of injury during the boarding and deboarding process of the bus.
Remedy
Dealers will install a service pigtail connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 8, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BT.
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 22V279000
| 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.