Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #19V391000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V391000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting 2015-2020 vision and all american school buses equipped with bendix adb22x air brakes Includes 4,218 affected units, Left, Rear Brake Caliper may Drag, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2015-2020 vision and all american school buses equipped with bendix adb22x air brakes

Defect Summary

Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2015-2020 vision and all american school buses equipped with bendix adb22x air brakes. the driver side rear brakes may drag.

Corrective Action

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 - sb.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V391000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2019-05-24T00:00:00
Subject: Left, rear brake caliper may drag
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 4,218

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R19AA - SB
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2015-2020 vision and all american school buses equipped with bendix adb22x air brakes. the driver side rear brakes may drag.
Consequence Summary: 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 increase the risk of a fire. either condition increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: 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 - sb.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 84.86

Metadata

SID: row-j3j7~32yi~uhxj
NHTSA ID: 19V391000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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