The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V778000·Announced 2021-10-06

Blue Bird Recalls 2022 Vision School Buses Due to Brake Line Defect

Blue Bird is recalling 135 2022 Vision school buses because a missing clamp may cause brake fluid leaks and loss of braking ability.

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 (missing brake line clamp) that can lead to loss of braking ability and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Blue Bird Body Company is recalling 135 2022 Vision school buses equipped with Ford 7.3L engines. The recall addresses a defect where the retaining clamp used to secure the hydraulic brake line near the engine may not have been installed.

If the clamp is missing, the brake line may rub, potentially causing a brake fluid leak and resulting in a loss of brake function. This loss of braking ability increases the risk of a crash.

Owners should contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or their local dealer. Dealers will inspect the hydraulic brake lines and install any missing hardware free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Blue Bird's recall number is R21BN-SB.

The recalled product

Product
BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS
Brand
BLUE BIRD
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
135

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 (1)

  • VISION SCHOOL BUS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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