2018–2021 Blue Bird Vision & Blue Bird Vision School Bus Fuel System Recall 24V599000

NHTSA recall 24V599000 covers about 8,294 2018–2021 Blue Bird Vision & Blue Bird Vision School Bus vehicles (fuel system), filed with NHTSA Aug 12, 2024. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 24V599000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

8,294
vehicles affected (potential)
2018–2021
model years
Aug 12, 2024
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Fuel system

Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Vision school buses equipped with 6.8L gasoline engines. The coating on the fuel lines may have been improperly applied, which can result in a fuel leak.

The risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.

Status: NHTSA lists Oct 10, 2024 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Blue Bird Vision2018–2019—
Blue Bird Vision School Bus2020–2021—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Aug 12, 2024
Owner notification
Oct 10, 2024
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Blue Bird Body Company

Check your VIN for 24V599000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 24V599000 is open, call any Blue Bird dealer's service department and give them the recall number. The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 24V599000?

NHTSA recall 24V599000 covers about 8,294 2018–2021 Blue Bird Vision & Blue Bird Vision School Bus vehicles (fuel system), filed with NHTSA Aug 12, 2024. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2018-2021 Vision school buses equipped with 6.8L gasoline engines.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 24V599000?

NHTSA's record for 24V599000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 24V599000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Blue Bird dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 24V599000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel lines as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists Oct 10, 2024 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 24V599000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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