BLUE BIRD VISION 2022: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V285000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | VISION | 2022 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-06-02 | 2021-04-22 | 2021-04-23 |
Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R21BE-NSB
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 96
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
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."
Unintended spring brake application may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
