2015–2019 Blue Bird ALL American & 2016–2019 Blue Bird Vision + 1 more recall: brakes
⚠️ 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.
💥 The risk
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.
🔧 The fix
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.
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V393000
- Manufacturer recall #
- R19AA - NSB
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Vehicles affected
- 70
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 28, 2019
- Built
- Jul 20, 2014 – Feb 21, 2019
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.