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Blue Bird recall R24CX (SB)

Blue Bird calls it R24CX (SB). NHTSA filed it as campaign 24V068000 on Feb 2, 2024: electrical system on the 2021–2024 Blue Bird Vision School BUS, 5,197 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings
NHTSA campaignVehiclesComponentFiledAffectedSeverity
24V0680002021–2024 Blue Bird Vision School BUSElectrical SystemFeb 2, 20245,197high
Problem Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Vision school buses. Firmware in the multiplex module may cause the warning lights to deactivate and the stop arm to retract without warning. Risk An unintended deactivation of the warning lights and retraction of the stop arm during use increases the risk of a crash or injury. Fix Dealers will update the multiplex firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R24CX (SB).

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 24V068000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. R24CX (SB) is the number Blue Bird assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 24V068000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is R24CX (SB) the same recall as 24V068000?

Yes. R24CX (SB) is Blue Bird’s own number for it; 24V068000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does R24CX (SB) cover?

2021–2024 Blue Bird Vision School BUS, 5,197 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the R24CX (SB) repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.