CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain school buses with Bendix ADB22X air brakes may have a driver-side rear brake that drags. A dragging brake can damage brake components and may trigger the ABS warning light, which could cause the driver to stop the bus and move passengers. The high temperatures at the wheel end can also increase the risk of a fire. Either condition increases the risk of injury.
Blue Bird will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a new caliper with an updated clearance adjustment mechanism at no charge. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 and should check their vehicle identification number for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Blue Bird ALL American | 20152016201720182019 |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird ALL American School Bus | 2020 |
| Blue Bird Vision | 20152016201720182019 |
| Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2020 |
| Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus | 2020 |