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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18V881000

2019 Blue Bird Vision | 2019 Blue Bird All American — Parking brake

Published December 14, 2018 · Recall initiated: December 11, 2018

Summary

NHTSA records recall 18V881000, published December 14, 2018 and initiated December 11, 2018. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2019 Blue Bird Vision | 2019 Blue Bird All American — Parking brake.

What's the hazard

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019 Blue Bird All American and Vision transit buses. The parking brake cable may disengage from the foot pedal assembly, possibly allowing the bus to unintentionally move. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems.

What to do

Blue Bird will notify owners and dealers will install a clevis cable retention clip and cable-end return spring, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19ZU-NSB.

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Recall details

Brand
BLUE BIRD
Model
VISION
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Lot
2019 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2019 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2019 Blue Bird Vision | 2019 Blue Bird All American — Parking brake recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V881000 on December 14, 2018. Reported hazard: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019 Blue Bird All American and Vision transit buses. The parking brake cable may disengage from the foot pedal assembly, possibly allowing the bus to unintentionally move. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems.

What should I do if I have this product?

Blue Bird will notify owners and dealers will install a clevis cable retention clip and cable-end return spring, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19ZU-NSB.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BLUE BIRD. Model: VISION.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)