Recall 21V284000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Defect in 2020-2022 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,634 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 21V284000 |
| Manufacturer | Blue Bird Body Company |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,634 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Vision and All American school buses. A retainer was not properly seated in the SC-3 single check valve and may not provide source air isolation when pressure is applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake System."
Safety Consequence
Unintended spring brake application may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the SC-3 check valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 18, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BE-SB.
Related Recalls for BLUE BIRD
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V897000 | 2020 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2,356 | |
| 26V002000 | 2022 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN TRANSIT BUS (ELECTRIC) | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 16 | |
| 25V852000 | 2025 BLUE BIRD VISION TRANSIT BUS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP | 52 | |
| 25V851000 | 2026 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 310 | |
| 26V004000 | 2026 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN TRANSIT BUS (ELECTRIC) | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 11 | |
| 25V635000 | 2022 BLUE BIRD VISION TRANSIT BUS | PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | 150 | |
| 25V289000 | 2026 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS | SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 34 | |
| 25V249000 | 2024 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC | 162 | |
| 25V003000 | 2025 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 91 | |
| 25V004000 | 2025 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |