NHTSA Recall 18V263000: Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system) and service brakes, air
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,886 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V263000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R18ZE - SB |
| Components | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Report received | April 25, 2018 |
| Owner notification | August 1, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Blue Bird All American and Vision school buses. The primary and secondary air brake gauges on the instrument cluster may intermittently indicate "0 PSI" instead of the correct air pressure in the tanks. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Safety risk
If the gauges do not correctly display the air pressure that is in the tanks, the operator will not be able to know when the air pressure is actually dropping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the display software, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2018. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R18ZE-SB.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V263000
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.