OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN FILE

NHTSA campaign 19V391000

NHTSA campaign 19V391000 covers 13 published year-and-model reports from 1 makes in this index and lists 4,218 potentially affected units campaign-wide. VIN eligibility must be checked separately.

Report received May 24, 2019 · Snapshot September 21, 2026

01 / DEFECT RECORD

What NHTSA campaign 19V391000 says

NHTSA campaign 19V391000 identifies SERVICE BRAKES, AIR and states that 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 increase the risk of a fire. Either condition increases the risk of injury.

Defect summary

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Vision and All American school buses equipped with Bendix ADB22X air brakes. The driver side rear brakes may drag.

Consequence summary

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 increase the risk of a fire. Either condition increases the risk of injury.

02 / CORRECTIVE ACTION

Remedy for NHTSA campaign 19V391000

For NHTSA campaign 19V391000, the filed corrective action says: 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 - SB.

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 - SB.

Owner notification: August 28, 2019
Filing manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Component groups: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

03 / PUBLISHED VEHICLES

Vehicles listed under NHTSA campaign 19V391000

RecallRoad links 13 year-and-model reports associated with NHTSA campaign 19V391000; the list reflects published source rows, not individual VIN coverage.