Incorrect pressure display for brakes/fmvss 121
Defect Summary
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 blue bird all american and vision transit buses. the primary and secondary air brake gauges on the instrument cluster may intermittently indicate "0 psi" instead of the correct air pressure in the tanks. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems."
Safety Consequence
If the gauges do not correctly display the air pressure that is in the tanks, the operator will not be able to know when the air pressure is actually dropping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the display software, free of charge. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r18ze-nsb.
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FAQ: Recall 18V264000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 18V264000?
NHTSA recall 18V264000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on April 25, 2018. It addresses: Incorrect pressure display for brakes/fmvss 121. The recall affects approximately 345 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V264000 or the manufacturer campaign number R18ZE - NSB. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.