Blue Bird ALL American, Vision, Vision Transit BUS (2015-2020): Service brakes, air
Recall 19V393000 · May 24, 2019 · Blue Bird Body Company
70
vehicles affected
70
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V393000
- Date
- May 24, 2019
- Maker
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Units affected
- 70
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, air > Disc > Caliper
- Model years
- 2015-2020
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 10 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird | All American | 2015-2019 |
| Blue Bird | Vision | 2016-2019 |
| Blue Bird | Vision Transit Bus | 2020 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V393000?
3 models: Blue Bird All American (2015-2019), Blue Bird Vision (2016-2019), Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus (2020), about 70 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V393000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.