Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #18V884000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V884000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting 2013-2020 blue bird vision school buses equipped with the ford 6 Includes 5,169 affected units, Fuel Hose or Brake Line Fluid Leak, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2013-2020 blue bird vision school buses equipped with the ford 6

Defect Summary

Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2013-2020 blue bird vision school buses equipped with the ford 6.8l v10 engines. the hydraulic brake lines or transmission shifter cable may have been improperly routed, causing the brake line to be exposed to excessive heat, and leak hydraulic brake fluid. additionally, the transmission shifter cable could contact the gasoline fuel supply line to the engine which may result in a fuel leak.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket which will insulate the brake lines from excessive heat, control routing of the brake lines, and secure the transmission shifter cable away from the fuel line, free of charge. the recall began february 7, 2019. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r19zv-sb.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V884000
Report Received Date: 2018-12-12T00:00:00
Subject: Fuel hose or brake line fluid leak
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 5,169

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R19ZV-SB
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2013-2020 blue bird vision school buses equipped with the ford 6.8l v10 engines. the hydraulic brake lines or transmission shifter cable may have been improperly routed, causing the brake line to be exposed to excessive heat, and leak hydraulic brake fluid. additionally, the transmission shifter cable could contact the gasoline fuel supply line to the engine which may result in a fuel leak.
Consequence Summary: A hydraulic brake fluid leak or a fuel line failure can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket which will insulate the brake lines from excessive heat, control routing of the brake lines, and secure the transmission shifter cable away from the fuel line, free of charge. the recall began february 7, 2019. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r19zv-sb.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 84.77

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 18V884000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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