Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Vision and All American
— Recall Campaign #14V798000
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Vision and All American school buses manufactured July 8, 2014, to September 22, 2014. These buses, equipped with hydraulic brakes, may have an incorrectly manufactured parking brake pedal assembly which could separate and bend causing the parking brake not to engage properly.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 304 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
14V798000
| Manufacturer: | Blue Bird Body Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 17, 2014 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 14V798000 |
| Units affected: | 304 |
- Description:
- Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Vision and All American school buses manufactured July 8, 2014, to September 22, 2014. These buses, equipped with hydraulic brakes, may have an incorrectly manufactured parking brake pedal assembly which could separate and bend causing the parking brake not to engage properly.
- Consequeces:
- If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Corrective action:
- Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the date code on the parking brake pedal assembly and will replace the assembly if it is within that date range, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XR.
- 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.