BLUE BIRD VISION (2017) recall — Fuel System, Other
Blue Bird is recalling 2017-2018 Vision school buses with propane fuel systems due to a risk of engine stalling while driving, which could lead to crashes.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Blue Bird is recalling certain 2017-2018 Vision school buses that run on propane. The fuel control valve solenoid may short circuit, causing the engine to shut off while driving and increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225597-blue-bird-2017-vision-school-bus-recall-engine-stall-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225597-blue-bird-2017-vision-school-bus-recall-engine-stall-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V203000
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“Blue Bird 2017 Vision School Bus Recall: Engine Stall Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225597-blue-bird-2017-vision-school-bus-recall-engine-stall-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V203000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V203000).
Why it’s dangerous
The fuel control valve solenoid may short circuit, shutting off propane flow to the engine. This can cause the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2018 Blue Bird Vision school buses that run on propane fuel are affected. School bus drivers and passengers are most at risk due to potential engine stalling during operation.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017-2018 Blue Bird Vision school bus uses propane fuel. The recall covers vehicles with the specific fuel control valve solenoid issue.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Blue Bird
Owners should contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242 to arrange free replacement of the defective fuel control valve solenoids.
What NHTSA says to do
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers for Roush CleanTech, the supplier of the propane fuel kit, will replace the defective fuel control valve solenoids, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2017. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for recall is R17ZA (SB).
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The fuel control valve solenoid may short circuit, causing the engine to shut off while driving and increasing crash risk.
How can I tell if my bus is affected?
Check if your 2017-2018 Blue Bird Vision school bus uses propane fuel. The recall covers vehicles with the specific fuel control valve solenoid issue.
What should I do if I own an affected bus?
Contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242 to arrange free replacement of the defective fuel control valve solenoids.
Contact Blue Bird
We’ve drafted a message you can send Blue Bird to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V203000 — Blue Bird Blue Bird Hello, I own a Blue Bird that is covered by recall 17V203000 from Blue Bird. The official recall notice states: Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers for Roush CleanTech, the supplier of the propane fuel kit, will replace the defective fuel control valve solenoids, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2017. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for recall is R17ZA (SB). I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V203000 (March 23, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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