Recall 19V795000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2013-2020 Vision school buses equipped with Ford engines. The brake light switch mounting bracket may have caused the brake light switch to be incorrectly adjusted at installation and/or the brake light switch mounting bracket may deform when the driver allows the brake pedal to return forcibly. An incorrectly adjusted brake light switch or deformed brake light switch mounting bracket may cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously.
Safety Consequence
Improperly functioning brake lights could confuse following motorists and fail to warn them that the bus may be stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Blue Bird distributed owners an interim notification on December 10, 2019. Dealers will install a new, redesigned brake light switch mounting bracket along with a new brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is S19AI-SB.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | BLUE BIRD | VISION |
| 2014 | BLUE BIRD | VISION |
| 2015 | BLUE BIRD | VISION |
| 2016 | BLUE BIRD | VISION |
| 2017 | BLUE BIRD | VISION |
| 2018 | BLUE BIRD | VISION |
| 2019 | BLUE BIRD | VISION |
| 2020 | BLUE BIRD | VISION SCHOOL BUS |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.