NHTSA Campaign 13V643000
PARKING BRAKE
Issued by Blue Bird Body Company · Reported Dec 24, 2013 · 217 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
If the park brake pedal arm fractures, the bus may unexpectedly roll increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 2014 | 217 |
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 2015 | 217 |
| BLUE BIRD | VISION | 2014 | 217 |
| BLUE BIRD | VISION | 2015 | 217 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 13V643000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.