NHTSA Campaign 18V880000

PARKING BRAKE

Issued by Blue Bird Body Company · Reported Dec 11, 2018 · 535 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019 Blue Bird All American and Vision school buses. The parking brake cable may disengage from the foot pedal assembly, possibly allowing the bus to unintentionally move. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."

Consequence

Unintended movement can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Blue Bird will notify owners and dealers will install a clevis cable retention clip and cable-end return spring, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19ZU-SB.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2019 535
BLUE BIRD VISION 2019 535

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V880000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.