Blue Bird Body Company: Safety Recalls in 2019

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 11 safety recalls made by Blue Bird Body Company in 2019. See the details of the recalls below.

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November 6, 2019

(Campaign #: R19AI-SB)

Brake Light Switch may Keep Brake Lights on

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2013-2020 Vision school buses equipped with Ford engines. The brake light switch mounting bracket may have caused the brake light switch to be incorrectly adjusted at installation and/or the brake light switch mounting bracket may deform when the driver allows the brake pedal to return forcibly. An incorrectly adjusted brake light switch or deformed brake light switch mounting bracket may cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously.

NHTSA ID: 19V795000

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

# of Units Affected: 12,835

Consequence Summary:

Improperly functioning brake lights could confuse following motorists and fail to warn them that the bus may be stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Blue Bird distributed owners an interim notification on December 10, 2019. Dealers will install a new, redesigned brake light switch mounting bracket along with a new brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is S19AI-SB.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 95.6

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November 6, 2019

(Campaign #: R19AI-NSB)

Brake Light Switch may Keep Brake Lights on

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2013-2020 Vision transit buses equipped with Ford engines. The brake light switch mounting bracket may have caused the brake light switch to be incorrectly adjusted at installation and/or the brake light switch mounting bracket may deform when the driver allows the brake pedal to return forcibly. An incorrectly adjusted brake light switch or deformed brake light switch mounting bracket may cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously.

NHTSA ID: 19V796000

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

# of Units Affected: 112

Consequence Summary:

Improperly functioning brake lights could confuse following motorists and fail to warn them that the bus may be stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Blue Bird issued owners an interim notification December 10, 2019. Dealers will install a new, redesigned brake light switch mounting bracket along with a new brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AI-NSB.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 97.27

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October 25, 2019

(Campaign #: R19AJ-SB)

VCU May Activate the Anti-Roll Back

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Vision and All American school buses equipped with Cummins PowerDrive 7000 EV electric drivetrain units. Due to a software error, the VCU may activate the anti-roll back feature during slow moving or stop and go conditions, which can cause unexpected vehicle movement.

NHTSA ID: 19V765000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 83

Consequence Summary:

Unexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Blue Bird has notified owners, and Cummins dealers will update the VCU software, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2019. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AJ-SB.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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October 4, 2019

(Campaign #: R19AH)

Roof Sheets May Separate/FMVSS 221

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2021 All American and Vision school buses. An insufficient number of rivets were installed in the roof sheets, allowing the roof sheets to separate in the event of a severe impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."

NHTSA ID: 19V707000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 302

Consequence Summary:

In the event of a crash, if the roof sheets separate, there is an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the roof joints and add the sufficient number of rivets, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AH.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 73.18

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July 12, 2019

(Campaign #: R19AF - NSB)

Roof Hatch External Handle May Break/FMVSS 217

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020 Vision and All American buses equipped with Specialty Prolo 24" x 24" roof hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."

NHTSA ID: 19V524000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 13

Consequence Summary:

If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the outer hatch handle, free of charge. The recall began August 21, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AF - NSB.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 15.38

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July 12, 2019

(Campaign #: R19AF - SB)

Roof Hatch External Handle May Break/FMVSS 217

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Vision and All American school buses equipped with Specialty Manufacturing Prolo roof emergency exit hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."

NHTSA ID: 19V526000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 1,737

Consequence Summary:

If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Blue Bird will notify owners, and Specialty dealers will replace the outer handle, free of charge. The recall began August 21, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AF - SB.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 61.6

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June 19, 2019

(Campaign #: R19AE (SB))

VCU May Shut Down High Voltage Contactors

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Vision and All American school buses equipped with PowerDrive 7000 EV electric drivetrains. The Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) may unexpectedly shut down the high voltage contactors, resulting in loss of all systems powered by high voltage, including the traction drive system and power steering.

NHTSA ID: 19V471000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 19

Consequence Summary:

An unexpected loss of drive and power steering may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Cummins will notify Blue Bird owners and will update the VCU software with a revised version, free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2019. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AE (SB).

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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May 24, 2019

(Campaign #: R19AA - SB)

Left, Rear Brake Caliper may Drag

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Vision and All American school buses equipped with Bendix ADB22X air brakes. The driver side rear brakes may drag.

NHTSA ID: 19V391000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 4,218

Consequence Summary:

A dragging brake may cause damage to the brake components, which may activate the ABS warning light. The warning light may cause the driver to immediately stop the vehicle and transfer occupants. Additionally, the high temperatures at the wheel end can increase the risk of a fire. Either condition increases the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a new caliper with an updated clearance adjustment mechanism, free of charge. Blue Bird issued owners interim notification on July 18, 2019. The recall began August 28, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AA - SB.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 84.86

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May 24, 2019

(Campaign #: R19AA - NSB)

Left, Rear Brake Caliper may Drag

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Vision and 2015-2020 All American non-school buses equipped with ADB22X disc brakes. The driver side rear brakes may drag.

NHTSA ID: 19V393000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 70

Consequence Summary:

A dragging brake may cause damage to the brake components, which may activate the ABS warning light. The warning light may cause the driver to immediately stop the vehicle and transfer occupants. Additionally, the high temperatures at the wheel end can increasing the risk of a fire. Either condition increases the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 38.57

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February 11, 2019

(Campaign #: R19ZP-SB)

Wheelchair Lift may Raise too High/FMVSS 403

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Vision and All American school buses equipped with Ricon S-Series Titanium Wheelchair lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."

NHTSA ID: 19V082000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 787

Consequence Summary:

If the wheelchair lift platform raises above the height of the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user could fall inwards toward the vehicle, increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Blue Bird will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will replace the wheelchair lift positioning input cam, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19ZP-SB.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 70.01

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February 11, 2019

(Campaign #: R19ZP-NSB)

Wheelchair Lift may Raise too High/FMVSS 403

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling one 2019 Blue Bird Vision bus equipped with a Ricon S-Series Titanium Wheelchair lift. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."

NHTSA ID: 19V081000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 1

Consequence Summary:

If the wheelchair lift platform raises above the height of the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user could fall inwards toward the vehicle, increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Blue Bird has notified the owner and Ricon will replace the wheelchair lift positioning input cam, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19ZP-NSB.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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