BLUE BIRD VISION (2017) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling
Blue Bird is recalling 2017-2019 Vision school buses with Cummins ISV5.0 engines where a slipping air compressor belt may cause the parking brake to apply while driving, increasing crash risk.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the parking brake applies while the vehicle is being driven, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Blue Bird is recalling certain 2017-2019 Vision school buses that may have a parking brake that applies while driving due to a slipping air compressor belt. This could increase crash risk if the vehicle is moving. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225586-blue-bird-2017-vision-school-bus-recall-parking-brake-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225586-blue-bird-2017-vision-school-bus-recall-parking-brake-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V892000
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“Blue Bird 2017 Vision School Bus Recall: Parking Brake Risk During Drive.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225586-blue-bird-2017-vision-school-bus-recall-parking-brake-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V892000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V892000).
Why it’s dangerous
The air compressor belt may slip, reducing air output. This can cause the parking brake to automatically apply while the vehicle is moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
School bus owners with 2017-2019 Blue Bird Vision models equipped with Cummins ISV5.0 diesel engines and optional CP80009 air compressors are most at risk. Drivers of these vehicles should check if their bus has the specific air compressor belt issue.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017-2019 Blue Bird Vision school bus has a Cummins ISV5.0 diesel engine with an optional CP80009 air compressor. The recall began February 1, 2019.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Blue Bird Customer Service
Call 1-478-822-2242 to confirm your bus is affected and schedule a free belt replacement.
Replace Air Compressor Belt
Dealers will replace the existing air compressor belt with a new shorter belt at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Blue Bird has notified owners, and dealers will replace the existing air compressor belt with a new shorter air compressor belt, free of charge. The recall began February 1, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19ZW-SB.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The air compressor belt may slip, reducing air output and causing the parking brake to apply while driving, which increases crash risk.
How can I check if my bus is affected?
Check if your 2017-2019 Blue Bird Vision school bus has a Cummins ISV5.0 diesel engine with an optional CP80009 air compressor.
What should I do if my bus is affected?
Contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 to schedule a free air compressor belt replacement.
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 18V892000 — Blue Bird Blue Bird Hello, I own a Blue Bird that is covered by recall 18V892000 from Blue Bird. The official recall notice states: Blue Bird has notified owners, and dealers will replace the existing air compressor belt with a new shorter air compressor belt, free of charge. The recall began February 1, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19ZW-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 #18V892000 (December 17, 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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