Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019 Blue Bird All American and Vision transit buses. The parking brake cable may disengage from the foot pedal assembly, possibly allowing the bus to unintentionally move. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, “Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems.”
Blue Bird Body Company – Parking Brake Cable May Disengage/FMVSS 105
| Report Received Date | 12/11/2018 |
| NHTSA ID | 18V881000 |
| Consequence Summary | Unintended movement can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Blue Bird will notify owners and dealers will install a clevis cable retention clip and cable-end return spring, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19ZU-NSB. |
| Recall Code | R19ZU-NSB |
| Potentially Affected | 6 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V881000) |
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