Recall 20V249000: 2018–2019 Blue Bird Vision, 2020–2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus, 2020–2021 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- May 5, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- 352
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Vision school buses equipped with Ford 6.8L gasoline engines with an optional right-hand mounted parking brake lever. Due to improper routing of the parking brake cables, the parking brake cable may contact and chafe the gasoline fuel line, potentially causing a fuel leak.
The risk
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the parking brake cable, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 28, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AQ-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
- 2018 Blue Bird Vision
- 2019 Blue Bird Vision
- 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus
- 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus
- 2020 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus
- 2021 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V249000
- Manufacturer campaign
- R20AQ-SB
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Owner letters
- May 28, 2020
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion); Parking brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage and cable (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