BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN (2019) recall — Parking Brake
Blue Bird is recalling certain 2019 All American school buses due to parking brake cable disengagement risk. Owners must contact Blue Bird customer service for free repair to prevent unintended bus movement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Unintended movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Blue Bird is recalling 2019 All American school buses because the parking brake cable can disengage from the foot pedal, potentially causing the bus to move unintentionally. This could lead to crashes and violates federal safety standards. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223511-blue-bird-2019-all-american-school-bus-parking-brake-may.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223511-blue-bird-2019-all-american-school-bus-parking-brake-may · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V880000
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“Blue Bird 2019 All American School Bus: Parking Brake May Cause Unintended Movement.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223511-blue-bird-2019-all-american-school-bus-parking-brake-may. Based on NHTSA recall #18V880000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V880000).
Why it’s dangerous
The parking brake cable may detach from the foot pedal assembly, allowing the bus to move without driver input. This creates a risk of unintended movement that could cause a crash, especially during stops or when the bus is stationary.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Blue Bird All American school buses are affected. School bus drivers and passengers are at higher risk due to potential unintended movement.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2019 Blue Bird All American school buses. The recall began February 6, 2019, and affects vehicles that may have the parking brake cable disengaging from the foot pedal.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Blue Bird Customer Service
Call 1-478-822-2242 to schedule a free repair for the parking brake cable retention clip and return spring.
What NHTSA says to do
Blue Bird will notify owners and dealers will install a clevis cable retention clip and cable-end return spring, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19ZU-SB.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The parking brake cable may disengage from the foot pedal assembly, causing the bus to move unintentionally and potentially leading to a crash.
How can I tell if my bus is affected?
Check if you own a 2019 Blue Bird All American school bus, as the recall began February 6, 2019.
What is the fix for this issue?
Dealers will install a clevis cable retention clip and cable-end return spring for free.
Contact Blue Bird
We’ve drafted a message you can send Blue Bird to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V880000 — Blue Bird Blue Bird Hello, I own a Blue Bird that is covered by recall 18V880000 from Blue Bird. The official recall notice states: Blue Bird will notify owners and dealers will install a clevis cable retention clip and cable-end return spring, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19ZU-SB. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V880000 (November 12, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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