NHTSA Campaign 20V249000
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Issued by Blue Bird Body Company · Reported May 5, 2020 · 352 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Vision school buses equipped with Ford 6.8L gasoline engines with an optional right-hand mounted parking brake lever. Due to improper routing of the parking brake cables, the parking brake cable may contact and chafe the gasoline fuel line, potentially causing a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the parking brake cable, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 28, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AQ-SB.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | VISION | 2018 | 352 |
| BLUE BIRD | VISION | 2019 | 352 |
| BLUE BIRD | VISION SCHOOL BUS | 2020 | 352 |
| BLUE BIRD | VISION SCHOOL BUS | 2021 | 352 |
| BLUE BIRD | VISION TRANSIT BUS | 2020 | 352 |
| BLUE BIRD | VISION TRANSIT BUS | 2021 | 352 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V249000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.