Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V100000 Reported February 15, 2017

Battery box mounting bracket may crack

Q: What is recall 17V100000?

NHTSA recall 17V100000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on February 15, 2017. It addresses: Battery box mounting bracket may crack. The recall affects approximately 19,833 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Blue Bird Body Company · N/A · 19,833 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

17V100000

Manufacturer Campaign

R17YY-SB

Manufacturer

Blue Bird Body Company

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

19,833

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

February 15, 2017

Completion Rate

59.59

Defect Summary

Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2015-2018 vision school buses manufactured february 19, 2014, through march 3, 2017, equipped with a frame mounted battery box. The support brackets for these battery boxes may crack causing the battery box to separate from the chassis.

Safety Consequence

If the battery box detaches, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the buses, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on march 20, 2017. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r17yy-sb.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference recall ID 17V100000 or campaign R17YY-SB.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 17V100000

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

What is recall 17V100000?

NHTSA recall 17V100000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on February 15, 2017. It addresses: Battery box mounting bracket may crack. The recall affects approximately 19,833 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V100000 or the manufacturer campaign number R17YY-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.