NHTSA Recall 19V393000: Caliper (service brakes)
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 70 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V393000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R19AA - NSB |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › DISC › CALIPER |
| Report received | May 24, 2019 |
| Owner notification | August 28, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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 - NSB.
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 19V393000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird All American | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Blue Bird Vision | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus | 2020 |
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.