NHTSA Campaign 18V259000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Issued by Blue Bird Body Company · Reported Apr 24, 2018 · 364 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Blue Bird Vision school 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.
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. 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 - SB.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | VISION | 2017 | 364 |
| BLUE BIRD | VISION | 2018 | 364 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V259000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.