Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V313000 Reported May 4, 2021

High pressure fuel rail assembly may leak fuel

Blue Bird Body Company · Fuel System, Diesel · 134 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V313000
Manufacturer Campaign
R21BH-NSB
Component
Fuel System, Diesel
Vehicles Affected
134
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 4, 2021
Completion Rate
71.64

Defect Summary

Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2022 all american vehicles. the sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.

Safety Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on july 30, 2021. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r21bh-nsb.

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 21V313000 or campaign R21BH-NSB.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V313000

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

What is recall 21V313000?

NHTSA recall 21V313000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on May 4, 2021. It addresses: High pressure fuel rail assembly may leak fuel. The recall affects approximately 134 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Diesel component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V313000 or the manufacturer campaign number R21BH-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.