Recall 19V391000: 2015–2019 Blue Bird ALL American, 2020 Blue Bird ALL American School Bus, 2015–2019 Blue Bird Vision +2 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- May 24, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- 4,218
- Models
- 5
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Vision and All American school buses equipped with Bendix ADB22X air brakes. The driver side rear brakes may drag.
The risk
A dragging brake may cause damage to the brake components, which may activate the ABS warning light. The warning light may cause the driver to immediately stop the vehicle and transfer occupants. Additionally, the high temperatures at the wheel end can increase the risk of a fire. Either condition increases the risk of injury.
The fix
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a new caliper with an updated clearance adjustment mechanism, free of charge. Blue Bird issued owners interim notification on July 18, 2019. The recall began August 28, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AA - SB.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2015 Blue Bird ALL American
- 2016 Blue Bird ALL American
- 2017 Blue Bird ALL American
- 2018 Blue Bird ALL American
- 2019 Blue Bird ALL American
- 2020 Blue Bird ALL American School Bus
- 2015 Blue Bird Vision
- 2016 Blue Bird Vision
- 2017 Blue Bird Vision
- 2018 Blue Bird Vision
- 2019 Blue Bird Vision
- 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus
- 2020 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V391000
- Manufacturer campaign
- R19AA - SB
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Owner letters
- Aug 28, 2019
- Components
- Service brakes, air:disc (Brakes)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology