Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V778000 Reported October 6, 2021

Brake line retaining clamp may not be installed

Blue Bird Body Company · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 135 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V778000
Manufacturer Campaign
R21BN-SB
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
135
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 6, 2021
Completion Rate
84.44

Defect Summary

Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2022 vision school buses equipped with ford 7.3l engines. The retaining clamp used to secure the hydraulic brake line near the engine may not have been installed, which could cause the brake line to rub which could cause a brake fluid leak and result in a loss of brake function.

Safety Consequence

Loss of braking ability increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the hydraulic brakes lines, and install any missing hardware, free of charge. owners letters were mailed on november 30, 2021. owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r21bn-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 21V778000 or campaign R21BN-SB.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V778000

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

What is recall 21V778000?

NHTSA recall 21V778000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on October 6, 2021. It addresses: Brake line retaining clamp may not be installed. The recall affects approximately 135 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V778000 or the manufacturer campaign number R21BN-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.