NHTSA Recall 20V249000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system) and linkage and cable (parking brake)
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 352 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Blue Bird Vision.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V249000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R20AQ-SB |
| Components | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; PARKING BRAKE › CONVENTIONAL › MECHANICAL › LINKAGE AND CABLE |
| Report received | May 5, 2020 |
| Owner notification | May 28, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the parking brake cable, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 28, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AQ-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 20V249000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird Vision | 2018, 2019 |
| Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2020, 2021 |
| Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus | 2020, 2021 |
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.