NHTSA Campaign 21V285000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Issued by Blue Bird Body Company · Reported Apr 22, 2021 · 96 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2022 Vision and All American transit buses. A retainer was not properly seated in the SC-3 single check valve and may not provide source air isolation when pressure is applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake System."

Consequence

Unintended spring brake application may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the SC-3 check valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were on mailed November 18, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BE-NSB.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN TRANSIT BUS 2022 96
BLUE BIRD VISION TRANSIT BUS 2022 96

Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V285000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.