Service brakes, hydraulic: critical fastenersRecall 21V-778 · 2022 Blue Bird Vision School Bus
Blue Bird Body Company recall 21V-778 covers 135 2022 Blue Bird Vision School Bus for a service brakes, hydraulic: critical fasteners problem, reported to NHTSA on October 6, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q4) shows 82% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V778000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022 Vision school buses equipped with Ford 7.3L engines. The retaining clamp used to secure the hydraulic brake line near the engine may not have been installed, which could cause the brake line to rub which could cause a brake fluid leak and result in a loss of brake function.
The risk
Loss of braking ability increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the hydraulic brakes lines, and install any missing hardware, free of charge. Owners letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BN-SB.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
82%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 3, 2021 to June 14, 2021. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.