Blue Bird Corporation is recalling certain 2014-2015 model year All American and Vision school buses
— Recall Campaign #13V643000
Blue Bird Corporation is recalling certain 2014-2015 model year All American and Vision school buses manufactured from September 24, 2013, through December 6, 2013. In the affected vehicles, a component within the hydraulic park brake pedal arm may not have been properly heat treated and may fracture causing the parking brake to release without warning.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 217 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
13V643000
| Manufacturer: | Blue Bird Body Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 24, 2013 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 13V643000 |
| Units affected: | 217 |
- Description:
- Blue Bird Corporation is recalling certain 2014-2015 model year All American and Vision school buses manufactured from September 24, 2013, through December 6, 2013. In the affected vehicles, a component within the hydraulic park brake pedal arm may not have been properly heat treated and may fracture causing the parking brake to release without warning.
- Consequeces:
- If the park brake pedal arm fractures, the bus may unexpectedly roll increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
- Corrective action:
- Blue Bird has notified owners and dealers will install a new parking brake assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 31, 2013. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R13WT.
- Notes:
- 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.