NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V884
Manufacturer Blue Bird Body Company
Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected 5,169
Fuel Hose or Brake Line Fluid Leak
A hydraulic brake fluid leak or a fuel line failure can increase the risk of a fire.
Summary
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2013-2020 Blue Bird Vision school buses equipped with the Ford 6.8L V10 engines. The hydraulic brake lines or transmission shifter cable may have been improperly routed, causing the brake line to be exposed to excessive heat, and leak hydraulic brake fluid. Additionally, the transmission shifter cable could contact the gasoline fuel supply line to the engine which may result in a fuel leak.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket which will insulate the brake lines from excessive heat, control routing of the brake lines, and secure the transmission shifter cable away from the fuel line, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 12, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19ZV-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.
Recall Acknowledgement
February 5, 2019
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCAK-18V884-9321.pdf
Recalls Documents
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=18V884&docType=RCL
- Provides an extra margin of safety in extreme braking conditions
- Mix of polyglycol ethers ensures hot brake-system operation will not create dangerous vapor
- Excellent for ABS, disc and drum brake systems
- Delivers braking power when needed by avoiding a spongy pedal
- Both wet and dry boiling points exceed the minimum government standards
- Minimal decrease of boiling point due to excellent water locking properties
- Non-foaming when filling and bleeding the brake system
- Excellent corrosion protection due to selected additives
- High safety tolerance against steam bubbles
- Makes brake fluid changing intervals of up to 3 years possible
- High compatibility. Use with or direct replacement for DOT 3, DOT 4, and DOT 5.1
- Extended Service Interval (ESI): Lasts 100% longer than DOT 3, 50% longer than DOT 4, and 10% longer than DOT 5.1
- Exceeds all DOT 3, DOT 4, and DOT 5.1 standards
- Wet boiling point ~ 365 DegreeF/Viscosity at -40 DegreeC ~ 670mm2/s
- Standard brake fluid has a recommended change interval of 2 years. The recommended change interval for Bosch ESI6 is 3 years.
- Unique formula engineered to provide outstanding performance in todays high temperature braking systems
- Provides optimum braking response
- Exceeds DOT3 and DOT4 specifications
- Mixes with other conventional brake fluids
- For case order 12
- Johnson's 2234 BRAKE FLUID PREM
- Purchase Price is 1 Each
- For hydraulic actuated brake and clutch systems
- Non-silicone synthetic fluid
- Extreme thermal resistance and stability
- Very high boiling point (312 degree centigrade / 594 degree Fahrenheit)
- Better aerodynamic performance
- Unique formula engineered to provide outstanding performance in todays high temperature braking systems
- Provides optimum braking response
- Exceeds dot3 and dot4 specifications
- Mixes with other conventional brake fluids
- For case order 12
- Protects DOT 3 ABS disc or drum brake systems
- Helps provide protection against brake failure from vapor lock
- Helps prevent corrosion in brake system
- Works with all brake systems requiring DOT 3 fluids
- Exceeds Federal Motor Vehicle Safety standard No. 116 and meets SAE spec. J1703
- An exclusive European formula with an exceptionally high boiling point and superior anti-vapor lock characteristics
- Superior braking during arduous conditions like racing and rallying
- Typical wet boiling point is 270deg. C
- Typical dry boiling point is 310deg. C
- Exceeds DOT3 and DOT4 specifications
- High quality blend of polyethylene glycol ethers and additives
- Compatible with all brake system rubber components and other brake fluids
- Prevents seal hardening or softening
- Protects against rust and corrosion
- Provides excellent lubricity
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