Blue Bird Vision School BUS recalls

• Electrical#2026387August 10, 2026

  3,465 units affected

  Issue: On certain school buses, a 12 V power wire could become damaged and short circuit. If this happens, the front and rear warning lights, marker lights, brake lights, reverse lights, and license plate lights may not work. Safety Risk: Brake lights that don't work could cause others not to recognize when the school bus is braking, and could increase the risk of a crash. Warning lights that don't work could increase the risk of injury for passengers. Exterior lights that don't work could make the school bus less visible to others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Blue Bird will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to install an in-line fuse on the C and D-Zone wire harnesses. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the repairs performed at a Blue Bird dealership.

• Brakes#2026351July 20, 2026

  2,185 units affected

  Issue: On certain school buses, a brake line could become damaged by contact with an exhaust hanger cotter pin. This could lead to a brake fluid leak and cause reduced braking. Safety Risk: Reduced braking can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, brake fluid that leaks onto hot exhaust components could create a fire risk. Corrective Actions: Blue Bird will notify owners by mail and provide instructions for replacing the exhaust hanger cotter pin and, if necessary, replacement of the brake line. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the repairs performed at a Blue Bird dealership.

• Fuel System#2026299June 16, 2026

  1,053 units affected

  Issue: On certain school buses equipped with a propane (LPG) engine, a connection on the fuel return line could rust. If this happens, fuel could leak. Note: This recall is an expansion of Transport Canada recall no. 2022-433. Safety Risk: A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Blue Bird will notify owners by mail and provide them with instructions for how to replace the fuel return line. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the repairs performed at a Blue Bird dealership.

• Seats And Restraints#2026240May 20, 2026

  1 units affected

  Issue: On one school bus, the wheelchair tie-down retractors may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the retractor(s) may not lock automatically. If this happens, the wheelchair may not be secured correctly and could move in a crash. Safety Risk: A wheelchair that moves in a crash could increase the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Blue Bird recommends you confirm the wheelchair is secured properly by attempting to move it before driving until the recall repairs have been completed. Blue Bird will notify the owner by mail and provide them with instructions for how to inspect and, if necessary, replace the wheelchair retractor(s). Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the repairs performed at a Blue Bird dealership.

• Powertrain#2026119March 16, 2026

  30 units affected

  Issue: Under certain conditions, when the school bus is stationary, a software problem in the system control module could cause it to accelerate unexpectedly. Note: This recall only affects certain electric school buses equipped with a PowerDrive 7000 drivetrain. Safety Risk: A school bus that accelerates on its own could create the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Cummins will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your school bus to a Cummins authorized service center to update the system control module software.

• Visual System#2026021January 22, 2026

  46 units affected

  Issue: On certain school buses, certain window glass may be missing the required marking or the marking may be unreadable. As a result, this could lead you to install the wrong type of glass. Canadian regulations require a marking to identify the type of glass that is used. Safety Risk: An incorrect window glass could reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Blue Bird will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.

• Electrical#2025709December 19, 2025

  412 units affected

  Issue: On certain electric school buses, the 12 V power cables may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the cable(s) could loosen and cause a loss of power to the wheels. This could also cause the braking assist, steering assist and/or instrument cluster not to work. Safety Risk: A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A loss of power brakes can cause an increase in brake pedal force and lead to an increase in stopping distance. A loss of power steering assist can cause a sudden increase in steering effort. An instrument cluster that doesn't work could cause warnings, tell-tales and gauges not to display. These issues could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Blue Bird will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect and, if necessary, tighten the 12 V power cables connections. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the inspection and repairs performed at a Blue Bird dealership.

• Seats And Restraints#2025681December 11, 2025

  2 units affected

  Issue: On a small number of school buses, the wheelchair tie-down retractors may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the retractor(s) may not lock automatically. If this happens, the wheelchair may not be secured correctly and could move in a crash. Safety Risk: A wheelchair that moves in a crash could increase the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Blue Bird recommends you confirm the wheelchair is secured properly by attempting to move it before driving until the recall repairs have been completed. Blue Bird will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect and, if necessary, replace the wheelchair retractor(s). Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the repairs performed at a Blue Bird dealership.

• Brakes#2025501September 23, 2025

  2 units affected

  Issue: Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause the parking brake to apply suddenly while driving. Note: This recall only affects certain electric school buses equipped with the Accelera PowerDrive and the brake interlock feature. Safety Risk: A parking brake that self-applies while driving could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Blue Bird will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to update the vehicle software. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the software update performed at a Blue Bird dealership.

• Seats And Restraints#2025240May 5, 2025

  3 units affected

  Issue: On a small number of school buses, the passenger seats and seat belts may not have been secured to the floor properly. As a result, the seats and/or seat belts could move or detach in a crash. Note: This recall only affects certain school buses equipped with passenger seats with seat belts. Safety Risk: A seat and/or seat belt that moves or detaches could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Action: Blue Bird will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat nuts and bolts. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the repairs performed at a Blue Bird dealership.

• Brakes#2025209April 17, 2025

  358 units affected

  Issue: On certain electric school buses, an electrical problem could cause a loss of secondary brake assist. Additionally, a software problem could fail to detect and alert you if there is a loss of secondary brake assist. Note: This recall only affects certain electric school buses equipped with hydraulic brakes. Safety Risk: A loss of secondary brake assist could cause a sudden increase in brake pedal force and lead to an increase in stopping distance. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Blue Bird advises you to inspect and replace any blown fuses and to tighten any loose electrical connections going to the secondary brake pump. Blue Bird will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to update the vehicle software and repair the wiring harness. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the repairs performed at a Blue Bird dealership.

• High Voltage#2025127March 13, 2025

  37 units affected

  Issue: On certain electric school buses, hardware inside the high-voltage battery could loosen and detach. As a result, the battery could short circuit. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels and/or the high-voltage battery could overheat. Note: This recall only affects certain buses equipped with a PowerDrive 7000 electric drivetrain. Safety Risk: A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A battery that overheats can create a fire risk. Corrective Actions: Cummins will notify owners by mail and will make arrangements to repair the high-voltage battery.

• Fuel System#2024466August 13, 2024

  1,186 units affected

  Issue: On certain school buses, a connection at the end of the fuel line could become damaged. As a result, fuel could leak. Note: This recall only affects school buses equipped with a Ford 6.8 L gasoline engine. Safety Risk: A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Blue Bird advises you to inspect the fuel line for leaks until the recall repairs have been completed. Blue Bird will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel line. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the inspection and repairs performed at a Blue Bird dealership.

• Structure#2024415July 19, 2024

  2,007 units affected

  Issue: On certain school buses, the roof panels may not have been attached correctly. As a result, the bus may not meet Canadian regulations for roof panel joint strength, and the panels could separate in a crash. Safety Risk: A roof panel that separates in a crash could create an increased risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Blue Bird will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect and, if necessary, add rivets to the joints. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the inspection and repairs performed at a Blue Bird dealership.

• Fuel System#2024290May 23, 2024

  218 units affected

  Issue: On certain electric school buses, the fuel tank for the heater may not have been designed properly. As a result, diesel fuel could leak from the tank. Safety Risk: A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Blue Bird recommends not to fill the fuel tank beyond 90% until the recall repairs are completed. Blue Bird will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to remove the return tube on the fuel tank.

• Brakes#2024102February 16, 2024

  45 units affected

  Issue: On certain school buses, the parking brake lever could be released without pushing the release button. As a result, the bus could move unexpectedly. Safety Risk: A parked vehicle that moves suddenly could create the risk of an injury or a crash. Corrective Actions: Blue Bird will notify owners by mail and advise you to contact a Blue Bird dealership to arrange for an inspection and, if necessary, the replacement of the parking brake lever assembly.

• Seats And Restraints#2024070February 7, 2024

  1,531 units affected

  Issue: On certain school buses, the seats may not have been installed correctly. As a result, the seats could move or detach in a crash. Note: This recall only affects convertible passenger seats. Safety Risk: A seat that moves or detaches could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: Blue Bird will notify owners by mail and provide you with parts and instructions for how to inspect and install the seats correctly. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the inspection and repairs performed at a Blue Bird dealership.

• Lights And Instruments#2024067February 2, 2024

  514 units affected

  Issue: On certain school buses, a software problem could cause a control module to reset. As a result, the warning lights could turn off and the stop sign arm may retract without warning. Safety Risk: Warning lights and a stop sign arm that do not work could increase the risk of injury for passengers. Corrective Actions: Blue Bird will notify owners by mail and provide instructions for how to update the multiplex control module software. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a Blue Bird dealership.

• Brakes#2023342June 13, 2023

  157 units affected

  Issue: On certain school buses equipped with air brakes, the air pressure gauges and low pressure warnings may not work. As a result, a driver may not get a warning if there is a loss of brake air pressure. Safety Risk: A driver who is unaware of low air pressure in the brake system could have an increased risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Blue Bird will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your bus to a dealership to update the instrument cluster software.

• Powertrain#2023231April 18, 2023

  30 units affected

  Issue: On certain electric school buses, a software calibration error could cause the anti-rollback feature to activate. This could happen when the bus is in reverse, pointed downhill, and the driver releases the brakes. As a result, the bus could move backwards uphill faster than a driver expects. Safety Risk: A vehicle that reverses faster than expected could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Cummins will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your bus to a Cummins authorized service center to update the system control module (SCM) software.

• Fuel System#2022566October 6, 2022

  261 units affected

  Issue: On certain school buses, the transmission shift cable may not be routed correctly. As a result, it could contact and damage the fuel supply line. This could create a fuel leak. Note: This recall only affects school buses equipped with a Ford 7.3 L gasoline engine. Safety Risk: A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Blue Bird will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for inspecting the fuel line and re-routing the transmission shift cable, as required.

• Fuel System#2022558October 4, 2022

  272 units affected

  Issue: On certain school buses equipped with a Ford 6.8 L propane (LPG) engine, the right-hand parking brake lever cable may come in contact with the propane fuel supply line. Over time, this could cause damage to the line and result in a fuel leak. Safety Risk: A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: The fuel line should be inspected for signs of contact and wear before using the bus. Blue Bird will notify owners and dealers by mail and provide them with instructions for how to inspect the fuel line for damage, and replace them as necessary. Blue Bird will also provide hardware to secure the fuel lines and parking brake cable.

• Fuel System#2022433August 5, 2022

  1,060 units affected

  Issue: On certain school buses equipped with a propane (LPG) engine, a connection on the fuel return line could rust. If this happens, fuel could leak. Safety Risk: A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Blue Bird will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.

• Electrical#2022376July 14, 2022

  30 units affected

  Issue: On certain Vision Electric school buses, the housing for the electric air compressor isn't properly grounded. Safety Risk: A person that touches an ungrounded air compressor housing could get an electric shock if the compressor is running. Corrective Actions: Cummins will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.

• Brakes#2022322June 17, 2022

  285 units affected

  Issue: On certain school buses, the brake light switch could bind and cause the brake lights not to work properly. As a result, the brake lights may not turn on when the brakes are applied, or the brake lights could stay on when the brakes are released. It may also be possible to start the bus and shift the transmission out of the Park position (P) without pressing the brake pedal. If this happens, the vehicle could move suddenly. Safety Risk: A vehicle that moves suddenly could increase the risk of a crash. Brake lights that do not work properly could cause others not to recognize when the vehicle is braking, and could also increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Bendix will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions and a kit for repairing or replacing the brake light switch, as required.

• Lights And Instruments#2022213April 27, 2022

  151 units affected

  Issue: On certain school buses, a problem in the electrical connector for the stop sign arm may cause it not to work. As a result, the stop arm may not extend to warn other drivers when the bus stops to pick up or drop off passengers. Safety Risk: A stop sign arm that does not work could increase the risk of injury for passengers getting on and off of the bus. Corrective Actions: Blue Bird will notify owners by mail and provide instructions for installing a new wiring pigtail on the stop arm air regulator.

• Fuel System#2022220April 25, 2022

  194 units affected

  Issue: On certain school buses, the fuel supply line may not be routed correctly. As a result, it could be damaged by contact with a nearby bolt head. This could create a fuel leak. Note: This recall only affects school buses equipped with a Ford 7.3 L gas engine and a 378.5 L (100 gallon) fuel tank. Safety Risk: A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Blue Bird will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions inspecting fuel line and a repair kit for replacing or re-routing it, as required.

• Brakes#2021614October 6, 2021

  101 units affected

  Issue: On certain school buses equipped with a 7.3 L gas engine, the brake lines may be missing a securing clamp near the engine. As a result, a brake line could be damaged by contact with the exhaust pipe. This could lead to a brake fluid leak and result in reduced brake performance. Note: A brake fluid leak may cause the low brake pressure warning light to turn on. Safety Risk: Reduced brake performance can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Blue Bird will notify owners by mail and provide instructions for inspecting the brakes lines near the engine. Any missing hardware must be installed according to the recall instructions.

• Visual System#2021548September 8, 2021

  19 units affected

  Issue: On certain school buses, the camera for the Mobileye collision avoidance system may block the driver's view of the passenger-side cross-view mirror. Safety Risk: A mirror that is blocked could reduce a driver's visibility. This could create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Blue Bird will notify owners by mail and advise you to contact a dealer to relocate the camera for the collision avoidance system and update the camera software.

• Brakes#2021242April 22, 2021

  8 units affected

  Issue: On a small number of school buses, a check valve within the air brake system may not have been assembled correctly. As a result, there could be an air pressure leak if there is a secondary brake circuit failure. This could cause the parking brakes to apply suddenly. Note: This recall only affects school buses built with a Bendix air brake system. Safety Risk: A parking brake that self-applies while driving could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Blue Bird will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your bus to a dealer to inspect, and if necessary, replace the SC-3 check valve.

• Steering#2020358August 5, 2020

  18 units affected

  Issue: On certain school buses, the nut that attaches the steering wheel to the steering shaft may not have been properly tightened. If the nut loosens, the steering wheel could detach and cause a loss of steering control. Safety Risk: A loss of steering control can create the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Blue Bird will notify owners by mail and provide instructions for how to inspect the torque of the steering wheel nut. If it is not properly tightened, the nut must be torqued as indicated in the recall instructions.

• Seats And Restraints#2020320July 15, 2020

  29 units affected

  Issue: Certain school bus seats with integrated 3-point seat belts may not have been installed correctly. On these buses, the reinforcement washers may be missing under the floor. As a result, the seats could move in a crash. Safety Risk: Seats that are not installed correctly could create an increased risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: Blue Bird will notify owners by mail and provide instructions for how to inspect the bus to ensure the seats are installed correctly. If any parts are missing, new hardware must be installed according to the recall instructions.

• Steering#2020268June 16, 2020

  368 units affected

  Issue: On certain school buses, the castle nut that attaches the steering arm to the drag link may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the drag link could separate and cause a loss of steering control. Safety Risk: A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Blue Bird will notify owners by mail and provide instructions for how to inspect and tighten the castle nuts that attach the drag link. No replacement parts are required for this recall.

• Brakes#2020199May 8, 2020

  790 units affected

  Issue: On certain school buses, the parking brake may not have been adjusted correctly. As a result, it may not hold the bus when parked. Under certain conditions, like while parked on an incline, this could allow the bus to roll away. Safety Risk: A parked bus that moves unexpectedly could increase the risk injury and/or a crash. Corrective Actions: You should park the bus on a level surface and properly chock the wheels until the parking brake assembly has been inspected. Blue Bird will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to an authorized repair facility to have the parking brake assembly inspected and adjusted, as necessary.

• Fuel System#2020194May 5, 2020

  374 units affected

  Issue: On certain school buses equipped with a Ford 6.8 L gasoline engine, the optional right-hand mounted parking brake lever cable may come in contact with the fuel supply line. Over time, this could cause damage to the line and result in a fuel leak. Safety Risk: A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: The fuel line should be inspected for signs of contact and wear before using the bus. Blue Bird will notify owners and dealers by mail and provide them with instructions for how to inspect the fuel line for damage. They will also provide hardware to secure the parking brake cable so that it cannot contact the fuel line.

• Brakes#2020180April 27, 2020

  3,615 units affected

  Issue: On certain school buses, the parking brake may not have been adjusted correctly. As a result, the parking brake may not apply enough force to hold the bus when parked. Under certain conditions, like while parked on an incline, this could allow the bus to roll away. Safety Risk: A parked bus that moves unexpectedly could increase the risk injury and/or a crash. Corrective Actions: You should park the bus on a level surface and properly chock the wheels until the hand brake assembly has been inspected. Blue Bird will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to an authorized repair facility to have the floor-mounted hand brake assembly inspected and adjusted, as necessary.

• Seats And Restraints#2020082March 3, 2020

  438 units affected

  Issue: On certain school buses, an incorrect seat barrier was installed behind the driver's seat. Additionally, a reinforcing bracket may not be installed below the floor. As a result, an occupant seated behind the barrier may not properly protected in a crash. Note: This recall only affects school buses built with a driver's seat that has an integrated 3-point seat belt. Safety Risk: An incorrect seat barrier or barrier that is not correctly reinforced could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: Blue Bird will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your bus to a dealer to inspect the seat barrier behind the driver's seat. The dealer will ensure that the proper barrier and reinforcing bracket are installed. If the correct components are not in place, the barrier will be replaced and the barrier reinforcing bracket will be installed.

• Seats And Restraints#2020019January 23, 2020

  1,518 units affected

  Issue: Certain school bus seats may not have the tether anchorage point required for installing a child seat. Safety Risk: A child seat that is not properly installed could create an increased risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be sent the missing anchorage parts and instructions for their installation.

• Structure#2019495October 4, 2019

  81 units affected

  Issue: Certain school buses do not meet the joint strength requirements of the Canadian regulations. In a crash, the ceiling joint could separate. Safety Risk: A ceiling joint that separates in a crash could create a risk of injury to bus passengers. Corrective Actions: The company will notify all owners by mail and provide them with directions for how to have the roof inspected and repaired, as necessary. Part of the inspection will include counting the number of rivets used to mount the roof panels. Any 8 inch roof section that is found to have less than 6 rivets will require repair. Owners with further questions should contact their local dealer.

• Brakes#2019246May 24, 2019

  27 units affected

  Issue: A problem with the left-rear brake caliper on certain school buses may cause the brake pads to drag and overheat. This could result in high temperatures, smoke, odour, or a possible fire. Safety Risk: A fire could increase the risk of injury. This could also result in an emergency evacuation in an uncontrolled environment, which could also increase the risk of an injury. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to an authorized repair facility to replace the left-rear brake caliper.

• Brakes#2018697December 12, 2018

  1,646 units affected

  On certain school buses, the hydraulic brake lines and/or transmission shifter cable may have been incorrectly routed and could come into contact with surrounding components. If the brake lines were too close to the exhaust manifold, they could fail prematurely, resulting in hydraulic brake fluid leaking onto the manifold, and longer braking distances, increasing the risk of a crash. If the transmission shifter cable were to rub against the engine fuel supply line, it could result in a fuel leak. Both leaking brake fluid onto a hot surface and a fuel leak could increase the risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will install a bracket to insulate the brake lines from heat and reroute the transmission shifter cable away from the fuel lines.

• Brakes#2018695December 12, 2018

  125 units affected

  Certain school buses may not comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 105 - Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems. The parking brake may not engage, as the parking brake cable may dislodged from the foot pedal assembly. This could result in unintended vehicle movement if the vehicle's transmission is not in the PARK gear position, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will install a cable retention clip and a cable-end return spring to prevent the parking brake cable from disengaging from pedal and ensure it is properly adjusted.

• Electrical#2018616November 7, 2018

  1,010 units affected

  On certain school buses, the alternator cables may contact and chafe against the air conditioning support bracket or vehicle structure. This could damage the wires and cause an electrical short, potentially causing the engine to stall without the ability to restart and could increase the risk of a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect and re-position the alternator cables as necessary to ensure proper clearance.

• Label#2018453August 28, 2018

  256 units affected

  Certain school bus seats equipped with an Integrated Child Restraint Belt System do not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 213.4 - Built-in Restraint Systems and Built-in Booster Seats. A label with information about how to use the belt system was not put on the seat, which could cause it to be used improperly, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant. Correction: Dealers will apply the missing label to the seat(s).

• Powertrain#2018213April 27, 2018

  13 units affected

  On certain school buses equipped with Gen4 Ford engines and with optional brake and throttle interlock, a software problem may cause the throttle interlock system not to block the activation of the throttle as intended. In this situation, an application of the throttle pedal could cause unintended movement of the bus, even though the interlock is active and the service brakes are applied. Correction: Dealers will update the software for the Smart Relay Module (SRM) to remedy this condition.

• Brakes#2018209April 26, 2018

  149 units affected

  Certain school  buses may fail to conform to the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 121 - Air Brake Systems. When turning the key to the ON position, the two gauges on the instrument cluster may not display the correct air pressure for the primary and secondary air tanks. When this occurs, the air gauges would remain zeroed and would not display the actual system air pressure correctly, contrary to the requirements of the standard. Correction: Dealers will perform a software update to rectify the issue.

• Seats And Restraints#2017400August 16, 2017

  135 units affected

  On certain school buses outfitted with QS11 convertible school bus seats, the seatbelt D-ring mounting studs on the seat back frame may not be adequately padded. In the event of a rear collision, the upper seat area where the mounting studs are located may not provide an acceptable padding surface between the seat occupant and the D-ring mounting stud, which could increase the risk of injury. Correction: The seat manufacturer HSM Solutions/C.E. White will ship a repair kit along with repair instructions to affected owners.

• Fuel System#2017171March 24, 2017

  285 units affected

  On certain school buses equipped with a Gen 4 propane fuel system, the propane fuel control valve solenoid coils could be defective. This could cause the engine to potentially stall while the vehicle is in motion, which would result in a loss of vehicle propulsion. This could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Roush CleanTech will deploy resources to replace the fuel control valve solenoid coils.

• Structure#2017085February 15, 2017

  2,150 units affected

  On certain school buses, the chassis mounted battery box support brackets may develop cracks over time. If this occurs, the battery box brackets could fail, allowing the battery box to separate from the chassis and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will remove the braces on all units, add reinforcements or replace the front and rear brackets on some units with new higher strength steel, based on the matrix in the instructions.

• Fuel System#2016365July 18, 2016

  138 units affected

  Certain school buses equipped with a propane fuel system could have incorrect fuel line routing. If operated under this condition, this could cause the fuel lines to rub against each other which could lead to a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect and re-route the fuel lines to prevent future damage. The fuel line(s) will be replaced if damage is found.

• Accessories#2016276June 2, 2016

  7 units affected

  On certain school buses equipped with a Ricon S-Series wheelchair lift, the platform could potentially crack due to bent knuckle link arms and/or defective bearing. Overtime, the platform could separate of the rear portion of the pivot plate making the lift inoperable and putting the lift operator at risk of injury. Correction: Owners will need to make an appointment with the local Ricon Dealer to have the lift inspected and repaired.

• Accessories#2016014January 12, 2016

  26 units affected

  Certain school buses may not conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 131 - School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices. The STOP decal may not adhere properly to the stop sign and could peel off without warning, which could cause it to fail to meet the requirements of the standard. This could increase the risk of injury for the passengers exiting the school bus. Correction: Specialty Manufacturing Inc. will provide owners with a replacement stop sign blade assembly. If owners are not comfortable installing the blade assembly themselves, they can take their vehicle to a Blue Bird dealer for the installation.

• Accessories#2015522November 3, 2015

  47 units affected

  On certain school buses equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift, the lift platform sides may crack, which could cause the lift to lean against the vehicle door(s) and potentially fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, putting the lift operator at risk of injury. Correction: Ricon Corporation repair facilities will inspect lift platforms, link arms and bearings for cracks, damage or misalignment and if found to be damaged, link arms and/or platform will be replaced. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2014-360. Vehicles repaired under the previous recall will require re-inspection and potential repair.

• Electrical#2015498October 22, 2015

  1 units affected

  On certain school buses, the windshield wiper motor harness electrical connector may have been assembled incorrectly during manufacturing. The wiring in the terminal slides were not all fully seated into the connector, which may result in the windshield wipers becoming inoperative, which could limit the driver’s visibility under certain operating conditions and increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the windshield wiper motor connector and repair as necessary.

• Electrical#2015131March 25, 2015

  435 units affected

  On certain school buses equipped with Bergstom Inverters, a transistor could fail in the inverter due to an insufficient solder joint. This could result in the inverter overheating, causing smoke, and increase the risk of fire, which could result in injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the existing inverter with an inverter from an alternate vendor.

• Seats And Restraints#2015105March 12, 2015

  1 units affected

  Certain school buses fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 207 - Anchorage of Seats and CMVSS 210 – Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages. Incorrect fasteners may have been used to secure the seat gusset reinforcement to the side wall, causing the seats to fail to meet the requirements of the standard. Correction: Dealers will inspect for proper mounting fasteners, and if found to be incorrect, install an additional gusset reinforcement bracket.

• Brakes#2014564December 11, 2014

  72 units affected

  On certain school buses equipped with hydraulic brakes, the parking brake pedal assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly and could separate, allowing the pedal to bend. If separation were to occur, the parking brake may not engage properly, which could result in injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Owners will be advised to inspect the date code found on the hydraulic park brake pedal. Assemblies found within the defective date code range will be replaced.

• Other#2014360August 22, 2014

  45 units affected

  On certain school buses equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift, the lift platform sides may crack, which could cause the lift to lean against the vehicle door(s) and potentially fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, putting the lift operator at risk of injury. Correction: Ricon Corporation repair facilities will inspect lift platforms for cracks and repair as necessary, and install a repair kit. Note: This recall is superseded by recall 2015522. Please see recall 2015522 for more information: <a href="http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&&rn=2015522">Click here for more information</a>

• Fuel System#2014350August 12, 2014

  44 units affected

  On certain vehicles equipped with Cummins ISB and ISL engines, the fuel filter shell and nut plate could separate, causing a fuel leak and also causing the engine to stall. Stalling would result in a loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash resulting in injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel filter.

• Fuel System#2014308July 22, 2014

  148 units affected

  On certain propane-powered school buses, the fuel return line may fatigue and crack, causing a fuel leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the return fuel lines and add additional support clamps.

• Fuel System#2014209June 5, 2014

  9 units affected

  On certain propane-powered school buses, the aluminum fuel line fitting at the propane tank can experience dissimilar metal corrosion where it contacts the brass supply housing on the fuel tank. This could result in a propane leak, which in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing property damage and/or injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the aluminum fuel line fitting at the fuel tank with a new stainless steel fitting.

• Brakes#2013465January 6, 2014

  17 units affected

  On certain vehicles, the parking brake pedal arm could fail, allowing the parking brake to release without warning. This could result in unintended vehicle movement and increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will install a new parking brake pedal arm assembly.

• Seats And Restraints#2013413November 26, 2013

  83 units affected

  On certain school buses, the driver's seat belt may not comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 209 - Seat Belt Assemblies. Due to a defect in manufacturing, the seat belt buckle may not release as required by the standard. This could hinder egress from the vehicle in an emergency, increasing the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace affected seatbelt buckles.

• Wheels#2012427December 13, 2012

  On certain school buses, the wheel rims may have been manufactured incorrectly and could fail. A wheel separating from the vehicle could cause a loss of control and a crash. In addition, the errant wheel assembly could strike a vehicle, stationary object, or a bystander. These issues could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the wheel rims. Note: Further evaluation revealed that no Canadian vehicles are involved.

• Steering#2012424December 12, 2012

  19 units affected

  On certain school buses, the fastener which secures the drag link to the steering arm may not have received adequate tightening torque during vehicle assembly. This could all the drag link to disconnect, which could result in a loss of steering capability. A loss of steering control could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will tighten the drag link fastener to specifications.

• Lights And Instruments#2012417December 11, 2012

  6 units affected

  On certain school buses, the brake light switch may have been incorrectly adjusted during vehicle assembly. Also, the brake light switch mounting bracket may deform during a “hard” return of the brake pedal. Both issues could prevent the brake lamps from illuminating when the brakes are applied, which would result in the following road users being unaware of the driver’s intentions, increasing the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the brake light switch and the mounting bracket with updated versions.

• Seats And Restraints#2012233July 25, 2012

  78 units affected

  On certain school buses, the driver's seatbelt may have been installed with a mismatched buckle. The latch plate (tongue) on one style buckle may mate to another style buckle receiver, but the latch plate may not be properly engaged. Failure of the seatbelt to restrain the occupant would increase the risk of personal injury during a crash. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the latch plate (tongue) portion of the seatbelt assembly.

• Brakes#2012229July 24, 2012

  33 units affected

  On certain school buses, the electronic module which activates the hydraulic brake pressure indicator lamp on the dash instrument panel (when there is little or no pressure in the hydraulic brake system) may have been omitted during vehicle assembly. Since the warning lamp will not indicate a loss of pressure in the hydraulic brake system, the driver may not be aware of the subsequent reduced braking capacity, which could increase stopping distances, possibly resulting in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install an electronic brake module.

• Other#2012175June 8, 2012

  5 units affected

  Certain school buses fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 217 - Bus Window Retention, Release and Emergency Exits. Specifically, the force required to operate the emergency roof hatch may exceed the allowable limit. In the event of an emergency, passengers may not be able to quickly exit the bus, which could increase the risk of personal injuries. Correction: Dealers will install a repair kit to update the roof hatch mechanism.

• Accessories#2012136April 16, 2012

  3 units affected

  On certain school buses equipped with a Braun wheelchair lift, over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned. As a result, a wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the user could fall and sustain injury. Correction: Authorized Braun service facilities will replace the outer barrier latch, bracket and clevis pin.

• Fuel System#2011340September 14, 2011

  12 units affected

  On certain propane-powered school buses, fittings used on various propane lines could fail. Should this occur, pressure inside the propane lines would cause the hoses to completely separate from the fittings. In the event of propane line failure, the fuel system is designed to prevent propane leakage using various safety mechanisms to cut off fuel supply to the engine, thereby minimizing the amount of fuel release, as well as the risk of a fire or an explosion. However, loss of propane fuel supply would result in engine stalling which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: CleanFuel USA technicians will replace the propane fittings.

• Engine#2011308August 19, 2011

  150 units affected

  On certain school buses equipped with a Cummins engine, the V-band clamps used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) / Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) include a T-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. A fracture or failure of the T-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the DOC/DPF housing to disconnect. Should this occur, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating a risk of combustion or damage to adjacent materials, which could result in a vehicle fire. If both clamps fail, the DOC/DPF housing could detach completely, separate from the vehicle, and strike another vehicle, stationary object, or bystander. These issues could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Cummins will install updated V-band clamps.

• Fuel System#2011169April 26, 2011

  182 units affected

  On certain school buses equipped with an optional relocated fuel filter (located on the driver's control module), the fuel lines may contact the transmission cover, suffer chafe damage, and develop a fuel leak. Diesel fuel spilt on the roadway could endanger other road users by making the roadway unexpectedly slippery. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, as necessary, reposition or replace the fuel lines.

• Lights And Instruments#2011127March 21, 2011

  2,004 units affected

  Certain school buses fail to conform to the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 105 - Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems, as well as CMVSS 121 - Air Brake Systems. The instrument panel ABS indicator light does not illuminate when the ABS circuit is disconnected at the main ABS module, as prescribed by the Standard. In the event the ABS circuit disconnects from the main ABS module, the bus operator would be unaware of the failure of the ABS system and the associated reduced braking function, increasing the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the instrument panel to illuminate the ABS indicator light when the ABS circuit is disconnected at the main ABS module.

• Other#2011066February 14, 2011

  47 units affected

  On certain school buses, the sheet metal rain visors over the pushout side window on the left side of the bus may prohibit the emergency exit window from opening sufficiently to meet the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 217 - Bus Window Retention, Release and Emergency Exits. In the event of an emergency, passengers may not be able to quickly exit the bus, which could increase the risk of personal injuries. Correction: Dealers will inspect the windows for proper clearance. If a window is found to be contacting the rain visor, sufficient material at the edge of the rain visor will be removed to permit proper clearance. The exposed edge of the rain visor will then be primed and painted.

• Brakes#2011008January 6, 2011

  665 units affected

  On certain school buses equipped with hydraulic brakes, the parking brake pedal may deform upon application, which may prevent the parking brakes from fully applying. This may permit the bus to roll unexpectedly when parked, which could cause a crash resulting in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will install a relocating bracket on the parking brake assembly. If the parking brake pedal is already deformed, a new pedal assembly will be installed.

• Seats And Restraints#2010279August 16, 2010

  600 units affected

  On certain buses, the driver's seat shock damper may break allowing the driver's seat to unexpectedly drop to the floor without warning. In the event this situation should occur while the bus is in operation, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash causing property damage or personal injury to occupants of passengers or pedestrians. Correction: Dealers will replace the seat shock if necessary.

• Accessories#2010218July 1, 2010

  687 units affected

  On certain D3 All American and Vision school buses, the cruise control system may not deactivate when the brake pedal is applied. This could result in a crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will install a "failsafe" wiring circuit in the cruise control system.

• Other#2010158May 12, 2010

  18 units affected

  On certain school buses, the Ricon lift for public use "model-L" Series S K may be defective. These lifts are designed to rise and stop automatically at the vehicle floor level as the operator presses the "UP" button. However, if the operator releases the "UP" button before the lift has stopped by itself, the elevator may continue to rise and eventually store itself which can tilt the platform prematurely. This could cause personal injury to a person riding on the platform. Correction: New software will be provided and installed.

• Seats And Restraints#2010016January 26, 2010

  3,118 units affected

  On certain school buses, incorrect offset leg barrier pads or a 2/3 seat back pads may have been installed during vehicle asembly. In case of a crash, the safety of the occupants may be affected and could result in personal injury. Correction: Owners will be notified to inspect vehicles to determine if incorrect pads were installed. Replacement pads will be provided for those equipped with incorrect pads.

• Other#2009327November 16, 2009

  6 units affected

  On certain school buses, the wheelchair lift power cable may contact the engine exhaust manifold. This could cause the cable insulation to melt, creating an electrical short circuit which could result in a vehicle fire causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will inspect, reroute and/or repair the wheelchair lift power cable.

• Steering#2009243August 13, 2009

  1,161 units affected

  On certain school buses, the lid gasket on the power steering reservoir assembly may deteriorate and contaminate the power steering fluid. This could cause a loss of steering power assist, which could result in a vehicle crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will install an updated power steering lid gasket.

Canadian data updated August 24, 2026