R19ZV – Fuel Hose or Brake Line Fluid Leak – 2016-2020 Blue Bird Vision Transit Buses

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V885
Manufacturer Blue Bird Body Company
Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected 32

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 2016-2020 Blue Bird Vision transit 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-NSB.

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-18V885-6483.pdf