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2016-2020 Blue Bird Vision and Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus recall: column shift

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on December 12, 2018. It covers about 32 vehicles.

vehicles affected
32
reported
Dec 12, 2018
owners notified
Feb 7, 2019

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 18V885000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 18V885000

Is there a recall on the 2016-2020 Blue Bird Vision and Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus column shift?

Yes. Recall 18V885000, reported on December 12, 2018, covers about 32 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V885000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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