NHTSA Recall 12V218000: Service brakes, air
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 31 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V218000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R12VA |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Report received | May 15, 2012 |
| Owner notification | May 23, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue bird corporation (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2013 all american and vision non school buses manufactured from may 30, 2009, through april 4, 2012 and equipped with air brakes. The primary and secondary air brake lines may have been crossed at the brake treadle valve. Incorrect installation of the air brake lines at the air brake treadle valve fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems."
Safety risk
In the event of a brake system problem, incorrect installation of the air brake lines could result in a reduction or complete loss of brake action, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The recall began on may 23, , 2012. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r12va.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 12V218000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird All American | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Blue Bird Vision | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.