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Blue Bird ALL American Recall 19V393: Rear brake may drag, overheat, and cause fire

NHTSA campaign 19V393, reported May 24, 2019, 70 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The driver-side rear disc brake on certain Blue Bird buses can drag, meaning the brake stays partly applied when it should release. This can damage brake components and may turn on the ABS warning light. The high temperatures at the wheel end also raise the risk of a fire.

A dragging brake, a damaged brake, or a fire can all increase the risk of injury. If the ABS warning light comes on, the driver may need to stop the vehicle right away and transfer passengers.

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a new caliper with an updated clearance adjustment mechanism at no cost. Owners can contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 and should check their VIN for any 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 19V393Blue Bird Body Company
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Problem
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Vision and 2015-2020 All American non-school buses equipped with ADB22X disc 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 increasing 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 - NSB.
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 ALL American20152016201720182019
Blue Bird Vision2016201720182019
Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus2020