NHTSA Recall 22V579000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,900 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Blue Bird Vision.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V579000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R22BX-SB |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER › DELIVERY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | August 4, 2022 |
| Owner notification | May 24, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Blue Bird Vision school buses equipped with Roush fuel return lines included in GEN 4 and GEN 5 LPG Conversion Systems that were installed on vehicles sold or registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The zinc-plating on the fuel return line may break away when contacted by road debris, causing two dissimilar metals on the fuel line to contact each other and corrode.
Safety risk
A corroded fuel line can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel return lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 24, 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BX-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 22V579000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird Vision | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2020, 2021, 2022, 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.