2021 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2020 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2022 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2022 Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Service brakes, air
Published April 23, 2021 · Recall initiated: April 22, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 21V284000, published April 23, 2021 and initiated April 22, 2021. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2021 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2020 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2022 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2022 Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Service brakes, air.
What's the hazard
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Vision and All American school buses. A retainer was not properly seated in the SC-3 single check valve and may not provide source air isolation when pressure is applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake System.
What to do
Dealers will replace the SC-3 check valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 18, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BE-SB.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Model
- ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Lot
- 2021 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS | 2020 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS | 2022 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS | 2020 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS | 2021 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS | 2022 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2021 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2020 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2022 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2022 Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Service brakes, air recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V284000 on April 23, 2021. Reported hazard: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Vision and All American school buses. A retainer was not properly seated in the SC-3 single check valve and may not provide source air isolation when pressure is applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake System.
What should I do if I have this product?
Dealers will replace the SC-3 check valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 18, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BE-SB.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BLUE BIRD. Model: ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS.