Blue Bird Recalls Vision Transit Buses for Brake and Fuel Line Routing Defects
Blue Bird is recalling 2016-2020 Vision transit buses because improperly routed brake lines and shifter cables may cause fluid or fuel leaks, increasing fire risk.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where improper routing of brake and fuel lines can lead to leaks and increase the risk of a fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2016-2020 Blue Bird Vision transit 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 to the engine, 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 began on 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.
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. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19ZV-NSB.
The recalled product
- Product
- BLUE BIRD VISION, VISION TRANSIT BUS
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Transit Bus
- Affected units
- 32
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 TRANSIT BUS
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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