Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, NHTSA NEWS—MOTOR VEHICLES—Blue Bird recalls over 5K school buses due to warning light issues, (Feb 13, 2024)
Organizations Mentioned:Blue Bird Body Co.
By Joe Cox, J.D.
Dealers will update the multiplex firmware.
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling approximately 5,197 2021-2024 Vision school buses because the firmware in the multiplex module may cause the warning lights to deactivate and the stop arm to retract without warning. An unintended deactivation of the warning lights and retraction of the stop arm during use increases the risk of a crash or injury (NHTSA Recall Notice, No. 24V068, Report receipt date: February 2, 2024).
Remedy. Dealers will update the multiplex firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 26, 2024.
Contact information. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird’s number for this recall is R24CX (SB). 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.
Companies: Blue Bird Body Co.
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