BLUE BIRD VISION 2016: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V393000

Make Model Year
BLUE BIRD VISION 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-08-28 2019-05-24 2019-05-28

Production Dates: 2014-10-20 - 2019-03-28

Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: R19AA - NSB

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 70

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Blue Bird Body Company "Blue Bird" is recalling certain 2016-2020 Vision and 2015-2020 All American non-school buses equipped with ADB22X disc brakes. The driver side rear brakes may drag.

Consequence

A dragging brake may cause damage to the brake components, which may activate the ABS warning light. The warning light may cause the driver to immediately stop the vehicle and transfer occupants. Additionally, the high temperatures at the wheel end can increasing the risk of a fire. Either condition increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a new caliper with an updated clearance adjustment mechanism, free of charge. Blue Bird issued owners interim notification on July 18, 2019. The recall began August 28, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AA - NSB.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.