Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V892000 Reported December 17, 2018

Air compressor belt may slip reducing air output

Blue Bird Body Company · Engine And Engine Cooling · 28 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V892000
Manufacturer Campaign
R19ZW-SB
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
28
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 17, 2018
Completion Rate
82.14

Defect Summary

Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2017-2019 vision school buses equipped with cummins isv5.0 diesel engines with optional cp80009 air compressors. the air compressor belt may slip, reducing air output, which may result in the parking brake automatically applying.

Safety Consequence

If the parking brake applies while the vehicle is being driven, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference recall ID 18V892000 or campaign R19ZW-SB.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V892000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V892000?

NHTSA recall 18V892000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on December 17, 2018. It addresses: Air compressor belt may slip reducing air output. The recall affects approximately 28 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V892000 or the manufacturer campaign number R19ZW-SB. 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.