BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN (2019) recall — Parking Brake
Blue Bird is recalling 2019 All American transit buses due to parking brake cable disengagement that could cause unintended bus movement. Owners must contact Blue Bird for free repair to comply with safety standards.
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 certain 2019 All American transit buses because the parking brake cable might disengage from the foot pedal, causing the bus to move unexpectedly. This could lead to crashes and violates federal safety standards. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223523-blue-bird-2019-all-american-bus-recall-parking-brake-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223523-blue-bird-2019-all-american-bus-recall-parking-brake-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V881000
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“Blue Bird 2019 All American Bus Recall: Parking Brake Risk of Unintended Movement.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223523-blue-bird-2019-all-american-bus-recall-parking-brake-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V881000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V881000).
Why it’s dangerous
The parking brake cable can disconnect from the foot pedal assembly, allowing the bus to move without the driver's control. This creates a risk of unintended movement that could cause a crash, especially when the bus is parked on a slope or uneven surface.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Blue Bird All American and Vision transit buses are affected. Drivers and bus operators are most at risk due to potential unintended movement during parking.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2019 Blue Bird All American or Vision transit buses. The recall started February 6, 2019, and applies to vehicles sold during that period.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Blue Bird
Call Blue Bird customer service at 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-NSB.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The parking brake cable may disengage from the foot pedal assembly, causing the bus to move unexpectedly and failing to meet federal safety standards.
How can I tell if my bus is affected?
Check if you own a 2019 Blue Bird All American or Vision transit bus, as the recall started February 6, 2019.
What is the fix?
Dealers will install a clevis cable retention clip and cable-end return spring for free, starting February 6, 2019.
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 18V881000 — Blue Bird Blue Bird Hello, I own a Blue Bird that is covered by recall 18V881000 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-NSB. 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 #18V881000 (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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