Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2019 Blue Bird All American and Vision transit
— Recall Campaign #18V881000
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019 Blue Bird All American and Vision transit 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."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 6 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
18V881000
| Manufacturer: | Blue Bird Body Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 11, 2018 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 18V881000 |
| Units affected: | 6 |
- Description:
- Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019 Blue Bird All American and Vision transit 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."
- Consequeces:
- Unintended movement can increase the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- 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-NSB.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.