2023 Blue Bird Vision School Bus Recall: Incorrect pins were installed on the air stop arm, which may cause it to…
NHTSA campaign 22V279000 · Other · filed Apr 27, 2022 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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."
The risk
An inoperative stop arm increases the risk of injury during the boarding and deboarding process of the bus.
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 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.
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 22V279000 (manufacturer number R22BT (School Bus)). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.