Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V591000 Reported September 23, 2015

Engine control module may short circuit

Blue Bird Body Company · Electrical System · 2 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V591000
Manufacturer Campaign
R15YG-SB
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
2
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 23, 2015

Defect Summary

Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2016 vision school buses manufactured on august 16, 2015. in the affected vehicles, the engine control module (ecm) may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning.

Safety Consequence

An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

The affected buses have been corrected. therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. owners may contact blue bird's customer service number at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's recall number is r15yg-sb.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference recall ID 15V591000 or campaign R15YG-SB.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V591000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V591000?

NHTSA recall 15V591000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on September 23, 2015. It addresses: Engine control module may short circuit. The recall affects approximately 2 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V591000 or the manufacturer campaign number R15YG-SB. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.