NHTSA Recall 20V249000
NHTSA Campaign Id 20V249000; Date: May. 5, 2020
a fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2018 Blue Bird Vision; 2019 Blue Bird Vision; 2020 Blue Bird Vision; 2021 Blue Bird Vision
Component: Parking Brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage And Cable
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 352
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the parking brake cable, as necessary, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin june 29, 2020. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r20aq-sb.
Recall 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.
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