Blue Bird Vision recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

May 5, 2020

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Blue Bird Body Company recalls 2018–2021 Blue Bird Vision, Vision Transit Bus, Vision School Bus

Recall number

20V249000

Brand / firm

Blue Bird

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 352 units

Why it was recalled

A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

What was recalled

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Vision school buses equipped with Ford 6.8L gasoline engines with an optional right-hand mounted parking brake lever. Due to improper routing of the parking brake cables, the parking brake cable may contact and chafe the gasoline fuel line, potentially causing a fuel leak.

What to do

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the parking brake cable, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 28, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AQ-SB.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.