Recalls
Recall 137158
USA Recall: A hydraulic brake fluid leak or a fuel line failure can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
Corrective Action:
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-sb.
Additional 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.
Affected Vehicles