2018 Blue Bird Vision | 2021 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus | 2019 Blue Bird Vision | 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2020 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus — Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Published May 5, 2020 · Recall initiated: May 5, 2020
Summary
NHTSA records recall 20V249000, published May 5, 2020. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2018 Blue Bird Vision | 2021 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus | 2019 Blue Bird Vision | 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2020 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus — Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Model
- VISION
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Lot
- 2018 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2021 BLUE BIRD VISION TRANSIT BUS | 2019 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2021 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS | 2020 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS | 2020 BLUE BIRD VISION TRANSIT BUS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Blue Bird Vision | 2021 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus | 2019 Blue Bird Vision | 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2020 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus — Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V249000 on May 5, 2020. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BLUE BIRD. Model: VISION.