Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #18V885000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V885000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting 2016-2020 blue bird vision transit buses equipped with the ford 6 Includes 32 affected units, Fuel Hose or Brake Line Fluid Leak, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2016-2020 blue bird vision transit buses equipped with the ford 6
Defect Summary
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2016-2020 blue bird vision transit 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-nsb.