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2017-2019 Blue Bird Vision recall: engine

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on December 17, 2018. It covers about 28 vehicles.

vehicles affected
28
reported
Dec 17, 2018
owners notified
Feb 1, 2019
related complaints
1

Engine and engine cooling: engine

What is wrong
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Vision school buses equipped with Cummins ISV5.0 diesel engines with optional CP80009 air compressors. The air compressor belt may slip, reducing air output, which may result in the parking brake automatically applying.
Risk
If the parking brake applies while the vehicle is being driven, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Blue Bird has notified owners, and dealers will replace the existing air compressor belt with a new shorter air compressor belt, free of charge. The recall began February 1, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1‑478‑822‑2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19ZW-SB.

Recall number 18V892000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about engine problems.

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Questions about recall 18V892000

Is there a recall on the 2017-2019 Blue Bird Vision engine?

Yes. Recall 18V892000, reported on December 17, 2018, covers about 28 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V892000?

Blue Bird has notified owners, and dealers will replace the existing air compressor belt with a new shorter air compressor belt, free of charge. The recall began February 1, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1‑478‑822‑2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19ZW-SB.

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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