CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022 Vision school buses equipped with Ford 7.3L engines. The retaining clamp used to secure the hydraulic brake line near the engine may not have been installed, which could cause the brake line to rub which could cause a brake fluid leak and result in a loss of brake function.
- Risk
- Loss of braking ability increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the hydraulic brakes lines, and install any missing hardware, free of charge. Owners letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BN-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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A retaining clamp that holds a hydraulic brake line near the engine may not have been installed. Without it, the brake line can rub against nearby parts, which could lead to a brake fluid leak and a loss of braking ability.
Losing brake function raises the risk of a crash. If you own a 2022 Vision school bus with a Ford 7.3L engine, check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls and contact an authorized dealer or Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242 about this recall.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the hydraulic brake lines and install any missing hardware at no charge to the owner.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2022 |
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