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- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
- Problem
- Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Vision school buses equipped with Ford 6.8L gasoline engines with an optional right-hand mounted parking brake lever. Due to improper routing of the parking brake cables, the parking brake cable may contact and chafe the gasoline fuel line, potentially causing a fuel leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the parking brake cable, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 28, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AQ-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
On certain Blue Bird Vision buses with a Ford 6.8L gasoline engine and a right-hand mounted parking brake lever, the parking brake cable was routed improperly. The cable can contact and chafe the gasoline fuel line over time.
If the fuel line is worn through, it can leak gasoline, which increases the risk of a fire.
Owners will be notified by Blue Bird. Authorized dealers will inspect the parking brake cable and secure it as needed, at no cost to you. If you have questions, you can contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Blue Bird Vision | 20182019 |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 20202021 |
| Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus | 20202021 |