Recall 14V798000
PARKING BRAKE
Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN |
| 2015 | BLUE BIRD | VISION |
| 2016 | BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN |
| 2016 | BLUE BIRD | VISION |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.