CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Problem
- Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Vision and All American school 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."
- Risk
- Unintended spring brake application may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the SC-3 check valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 18, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BE-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
A retainer in the SC-3 single check valve of the air brake system may not be properly seated. As a result, the valve may not isolate source air when pressure is applied, and these buses may fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 121 for air brake systems.
The main risk is unintended spring brake application, which can cause the brakes to engage when they should not. This increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the SC-3 check valves free of charge. Owners who have not yet had the repair can contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242, and should check their vehicle identification number for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Blue Bird ALL American School Bus | 202020212022 |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 202020212022 |