2018 Blue Bird Vision | 2017 Blue Bird Vision | 2019 Blue Bird Vision — Engine and engine cooling: engine
Published December 18, 2018 · Recall initiated: December 17, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V892000, published December 18, 2018 and initiated December 17, 2018. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2018 Blue Bird Vision | 2017 Blue Bird Vision | 2019 Blue Bird Vision — Engine and engine cooling: engine.
What's the hazard
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Vision school buses equipped with Cummins ISV5.0 diesel engines with optional CP80009 air compressors. The air compressor belt may slip, reducing air output, which may result in the parking brake automatically applying.
What to do
Blue Bird has notified owners, and dealers will replace the existing air compressor belt with a new shorter air compressor belt, free of charge. The recall began February 1, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19ZW-SB.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Model
- VISION
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Lot
- 2018 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2017 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2019 BLUE BIRD VISION
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Blue Bird Vision | 2017 Blue Bird Vision | 2019 Blue Bird Vision — Engine and engine cooling: engine recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V892000 on December 18, 2018. Reported hazard: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Vision school buses equipped with Cummins ISV5.0 diesel engines with optional CP80009 air compressors. The air compressor belt may slip, reducing air output, which may result in the parking brake automatically applying.
What should I do if I have this product?
Blue Bird has notified owners, and dealers will replace the existing air compressor belt with a new shorter air compressor belt, free of charge. The recall began February 1, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19ZW-SB.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BLUE BIRD. Model: VISION.