Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #21V285000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V285000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting 2022-2022 vision and all american transit buses Includes 96 affected units, Check Valve Retainer Not Properly Seated/FMVSS 121, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2022-2022 vision and all american transit buses

Defect Summary

Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2022-2022 vision and all american transit buses. a retainer was not properly seated in the sc-3 single check valve and may not provide source air isolation when pressure is applied. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 121, "air brake system."

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the sc-3 check valves, free of charge. owner notification letters were on mailed november 18, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r21be-nsb.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V285000
Report Received Date: 2021-04-22T00:00:00
Subject: Check valve retainer not properly seated/fmvss 121
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 96

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R21BE-NSB
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2022-2022 vision and all american transit buses. a retainer was not properly seated in the sc-3 single check valve and may not provide source air isolation when pressure is applied. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 121, "air brake system."
Consequence Summary: Unintended spring brake application may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the sc-3 check valves, free of charge. owner notification letters were on mailed november 18, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r21be-nsb.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 72.63

Metadata

SID: row-gchp_wvnu~hdih
NHTSA ID: 21V285000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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