2017–2019 Blue Bird Vision Recall: Air compressor belt may slip, reducing air output, which may result in the…
NHTSA campaign 18V892000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Dec 17, 2018 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
If the parking brake applies while the vehicle is being driven, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
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Other campaigns involving Blue Bird vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 18V892000 (manufacturer number R19ZW-SB). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.