Recall 18V258000

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Report Date
20180424
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect Description

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Blue Bird Vision transit buses equipped with Gen4 Ford engines with an optional brake and throttle interlock. The brake and throttle interlock is supposed to apply the service brakes and prevent accelerator pedal input when activated, however the throttle input is not being blocked.

Safety Consequence

If throttle input is allowed, the bus may be able to overpower the applied brake, causing the bus to move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash or an injury.

Remedy

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the Smart Relay Module software, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2018. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R18ZF - NSB.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2017 BLUE BIRD VISION
2018 BLUE BIRD VISION

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.