Recall 14V443 affects 3,406 2013-2015 Blue Bird Vision school buses for a propane fuel-return-line crack. Repair is free at any franchised Blue Bird dealer.
Blue Bird is recalling 3,406 2013-2015 Vision school buses under recall 14V443 because the return fuel line in the optional Roush CleanTech propane fuel system can crack near its support bracket. A propane leak near an ignition source increases the risk of a fire, and the Blue Bird dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The return fuel line in the 2013-2015 Blue Bird Vision school bus is part of the optional Roush CleanTech propane fuel system. Its job is to route fuel back through the system while keeping the fuel sealed inside the line. The line also has to stay secure near its support bracket as the bus moves and vibrates.
In the recalled buses, the return fuel line can crack near that support bracket. A crack in that location means the line is no longer holding fuel the way it was designed to. Normal bus movement and vibration put stress on the area around the bracket, which is where the defect shows up.
There is no warning sign before failure. A driver or maintenance team should not wait for a clear symptom before treating the recall as a fuel-system defect that needs dealer attention.
Who's affected?
All listed Vision model years point to the same fuel-system component.
| 2015 Blue Bird Vision | fuel system |
|---|---|
| 2013 Blue Bird Vision | fuel system |
| 2014 Blue Bird Vision | fuel system |
| Units affected | 3,406 |
A matching 2013-2015 Blue Bird Vision bus does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
A propane leak near an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. If your 2013-2015 Blue Bird Vision is included, schedule the repair soon and keep ignition sources away from any suspected propane leak until the fuel return line is replaced. Repair will be free at any franchised Blue Bird dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013-2015 Blue Bird Vision is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Blue Bird dealer to ask whether the fuel-return-line and support-clamp repair is open for your bus.
- Reference recall number 14V443 when you call, and mention the optional Roush CleanTech propane fuel system.
- Bring the Blue Bird recall notice if you have it. The dealer repair is free.
- Keep ignition sources away from the bus if you smell propane or see signs of a fuel leak, then call the dealer before moving it.
What happens at the repair
Blue Bird's remedy record says owners were notified, and dealers replace the existing fuel return line with a new line and support clamps. At the dealer, a Blue Bird technician removes the cracked or at-risk return line near the support bracket, installs the replacement line, and adds the support clamps called for in the recall. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under recall 14V443.
Timeline
| July 22, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 29, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V443?
Recall 14V443 covers 3,406 2013-2015 Blue Bird Vision school buses with the optional Roush CleanTech propane fuel system. The return fuel line can crack near the support bracket, and Blue Bird dealers replace the line and support clamps for free.
What should I do if my 2013-2015 Blue Bird Vision is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 14V443. If it is, contact a Blue Bird dealer or Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 to schedule the fuel return line and support clamp replacement. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Blue Bird's remedy says dealers replace the existing fuel return line with a new line and support clamps free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire from a propane leak. If the return fuel line cracks near the support bracket, propane can leak. A propane leak near an ignition source increases the risk of a fire, according to recall 14V443.
What if I bought the Blue Bird Vision used?
The free repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the bus, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2013-2015 Blue Bird Vision is included, then reference recall 14V443 when you call a Blue Bird dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V443000 |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird customer service | 1-478-822-2242 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V443 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V443000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →