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Blue Bird Vision Recall 18V884: Brake line and fuel line can leak, raising fire risk

NHTSA campaign 18V884, reported December 12, 2018, 5,169 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2013-2020 Blue Bird Vision school buses with the Ford 6.8L V10 engine may have hydraulic brake lines or the transmission shifter cable routed improperly. The brake line can be exposed to excessive heat and leak brake fluid, and the shifter cable can contact the gasoline fuel supply line, which may cause a fuel leak.

A brake fluid leak or a fuel line failure can increase the risk of a fire.

The remedy is free. Dealers will install a bracket that insulates the brake lines from heat, controls their routing, and secures the transmission shifter cable away from the fuel line. Owners can contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 (Blue Bird recall number R19ZV-SB). You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V884Blue Bird Body Company
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Problem
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.
Risk
A hydraulic brake fluid leak or a fuel line failure can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Blue Bird Vision2013201420152016201720182019
Blue Bird Vision School Bus2020