2023 Blue Bird Vision School Bus Recall: Vehicle multiplex software may not engage the brakes when the wheelchair…
NHTSA campaign 22V049000 · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · filed Feb 2, 2022 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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."
The risk
Disengaged brakes can allow the school bus to move while the platform lift is in operation, increasing the risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird | Vision School Bus | 2023 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 22V049000 (manufacturer number R22BP). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.