Safety Recall NHTSA · 22V274000 Reported April 25, 2022

Incorrectly routed fuel line

Blue Bird Body Company · Fuel System, Gasoline · 1,450 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
22V274000
Manufacturer Campaign
R22BU-SB
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
1,450
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 25, 2022
Completion Rate
72.29

Defect Summary

Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023 vision school buses. the fuel supply line was incorrectly routed, allowing it to chafe against a bolt head, which can damage the line and create a fuel leak.

Safety Consequence

A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will reroute the fuel line, and replace the fuel line if any damage is found, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on june 21, 2022. owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r22bu-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 22V274000 or campaign R22BU-SB.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 22V274000

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

What is recall 22V274000?

NHTSA recall 22V274000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on April 25, 2022. It addresses: Incorrectly routed fuel line. The recall affects approximately 1,450 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 22V274000 or the manufacturer campaign number R22BU-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.