Blue Bird Recalls School Buses Due to Brake and Fuel Line Fire Risk
Blue Bird is recalling 2013-2020 Vision school buses because improperly routed brake lines and shifter cables may cause fluid or fuel leaks, increasing fire risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (improper routing of brake and fuel lines) that explicitly increases the risk of fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2013-2020 Blue Bird Vision school buses equipped with Ford 6.8L V10 engines. The recall addresses a defect where hydraulic brake lines or the transmission shifter cable may have been improperly routed. This improper routing can expose brake lines to excessive heat, causing them to leak hydraulic brake fluid. Additionally, the transmission shifter cable could contact the gasoline fuel supply line, potentially resulting in a fuel leak.
A hydraulic brake fluid leak or a fuel line failure can increase the risk of a fire. The recall affects 5,169 vehicles, specifically 2013-2019 Blue Bird Vision models and 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus models.
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket which will insulate the brake lines from excessive heat, control routing of the brake lines, and secure the transmission shifter cable away from the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- BLUE BIRD VISION, VISION SCHOOL BUS
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Category
- Vehicle — School Bus
- Affected units
- 5,169
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- VISION
- VISION SCHOOL BUS
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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