NHTSA Campaign 19V393000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

Issued by Blue Bird Body Company · Reported May 24, 2019 · 70 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Vision and 2015-2020 All American non-school buses equipped with ADB22X disc brakes. The driver side rear brakes may drag.

Consequence

A dragging brake may cause damage to the brake components, which may activate the ABS warning light. The warning light may cause the driver to immediately stop the vehicle and transfer occupants. Additionally, the high temperatures at the wheel end can increasing the risk of a fire. Either condition increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a new caliper with an updated clearance adjustment mechanism, free of charge. Blue Bird issued owners interim notification on July 18, 2019. The recall began August 28, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AA - NSB.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2015 70
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2016 70
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2017 70
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2018 70
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2019 70
BLUE BIRD VISION 2016 70
BLUE BIRD VISION 2017 70
BLUE BIRD VISION 2018 70
BLUE BIRD VISION 2019 70
BLUE BIRD VISION TRANSIT BUS 2020 70

Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V393000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.