Safety Recall NHTSA · 22V763000 Reported October 12, 2022

Entrance door handrail incorrect diameter

Blue Bird Body Company · N/A · 20 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
22V763000
Manufacturer Campaign
R22CD-NSB
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
20
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 12, 2022
Completion Rate
80.00

Defect Summary

Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2023 vision and all-american transit buses. the entrance door handrail has an under-sized diameter and is not compliant with part 1192, americans with disability act (ada), appendix a, chapter 3, t303.3.2, which requires a minimum diameter of 1.25 inches.

Safety Consequence

A smaller handrail may be difficult to grip, possibly resulting in a slip or fall and increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the handrail, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on december 7, 2022. owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r22cd-nsb.

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 22V763000 or campaign R22CD-NSB.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 22V763000

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

What is recall 22V763000?

NHTSA recall 22V763000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on October 12, 2022. It addresses: Entrance door handrail incorrect diameter. The recall affects approximately 20 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 22V763000 or the manufacturer campaign number R22CD-NSB. 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.