Recall 18V885000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
A hydraulic brake fluid leak or a fuel line failure can increase the risk of a fire.
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 began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19ZV-NSB.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | BLUE BIRD | VISION |
| 2017 | BLUE BIRD | VISION |
| 2018 | BLUE BIRD | VISION |
| 2019 | BLUE BIRD | VISION |
| 2020 | BLUE BIRD | VISION TRANSIT BUS |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.