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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 21V285000

2022 Blue Bird All American Transit Bus | 2022 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus — Service brakes, air

Published April 23, 2021 · Recall initiated: April 22, 2021

Summary

NHTSA records recall 21V285000, published April 23, 2021 and initiated April 22, 2021. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2022 Blue Bird All American Transit Bus | 2022 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus — Service brakes, air.

What's the hazard

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2022 Vision and All American transit 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 on mailed November 18, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BE-NSB.

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Recall details

Brand
BLUE BIRD
Model
ALL AMERICAN TRANSIT BUS
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Lot
2022 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN TRANSIT BUS | 2022 BLUE BIRD VISION TRANSIT BUS
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2022 Blue Bird All American Transit Bus | 2022 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus — Service brakes, air recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V285000 on April 23, 2021. Reported hazard: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2022 Vision and All American transit 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 on mailed November 18, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BE-NSB.

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 TRANSIT BUS.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)