BLUE BIRD VISION (2017) recall — Power Train
Blue Bird is recalling 2013-2020 Vision school buses with Ford 6.8L engines due to potential brake fluid leaks and fuel line contact causing fire risk. Owners must contact Blue Bird for free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A hydraulic brake fluid leak or a fuel line failure can increase the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Blue Bird is recalling certain 2013-2020 Vision school buses with Ford 6.8L engines because brake lines or transmission cables may be improperly routed, risking brake fluid leaks and fuel line contact that could cause fire. This affects school bus owners who need to have the issue fixed by a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225593-blue-bird-vision-2017-school-bus-recall-brake-fluid-leak.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225593-blue-bird-vision-2017-school-bus-recall-brake-fluid-leak · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V884000
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“Blue Bird Vision 2017 School Bus Recall: Brake Fluid Leak Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225593-blue-bird-vision-2017-school-bus-recall-brake-fluid-leak. Based on NHTSA recall #18V884000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V884000).
Why it’s dangerous
Improperly routed brake lines or transmission cables can expose brake lines to excessive heat, causing hydraulic brake fluid leaks. If the transmission shifter cable contacts the fuel line, it may cause a fuel leak that could lead to fire.
Who’s affected
School bus owners with 2013-2020 Blue Bird Vision models equipped with Ford 6.8L V10 engines are most at risk. Drivers should check if their bus has the specific brake line or cable routing issues described.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Blue Bird Vision school bus was manufactured between 2013 and 2020 with a Ford 6.8L V10 engine. The issue involves brake line routing or transmission cable placement near the fuel line.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Blue Bird
Reach out to Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 to schedule a free repair for the brake line and cable routing issue.
What NHTSA says to do
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket which will insulate the brake lines from excessive heat, control routing of the brake lines, and secure the transmission shifter cable away from the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19ZV-SB.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The recall is happening because brake lines or transmission cables may be improperly routed, causing brake fluid leaks and potential fuel line contact that could lead to fire.
How can I tell if my bus is affected?
Your Blue Bird Vision school bus is affected if it was manufactured between 2013 and 2020 with a Ford 6.8L V10 engine and has brake line routing or transmission cable placement issues near the fuel line.
What will Blue Bird do to fix this?
Blue Bird will install a bracket that insulates brake lines from heat, controls brake line routing, and secures the transmission shifter cable away from the fuel line at no cost.
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 18V884000 — Blue Bird Blue Bird Hello, I own a Blue Bird that is covered by recall 18V884000 from Blue Bird. The official recall notice states: Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket which will insulate the brake lines from excessive heat, control routing of the brake lines, and secure the transmission shifter cable away from the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19ZV-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 #18V884000 (December 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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