Safety Recall NHTSA · 19V391000 Reported May 24, 2019

Left, rear brake caliper may drag

Blue Bird Body Company · Service Brakes, Air · 4,218 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
19V391000
Manufacturer Campaign
R19AA - SB
Component
Service Brakes, Air
Vehicles Affected
4,218
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 24, 2019
Completion Rate
84.86

Defect Summary

Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2015-2020 vision and all american school buses equipped with bendix adb22x air brakes. the driver side rear brakes may drag.

Safety Consequence

A dragging brake may cause damage to the brake components, which may activate the abs warning light. the warning light may cause the driver to immediately stop the vehicle and transfer occupants. additionally, the high temperatures at the wheel end can increase the risk of a fire. either condition increases the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a new caliper with an updated clearance adjustment mechanism, free of charge. blue bird issued owners interim notification on july 18, 2019. the recall began august 28, 2019. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r19aa - 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 19V391000 or campaign R19AA - SB.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 19V391000

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

What is recall 19V391000?

NHTSA recall 19V391000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on May 24, 2019. It addresses: Left, rear brake caliper may drag. The recall affects approximately 4,218 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Air component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 19V391000 or the manufacturer campaign number R19AA - 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.