Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #12V349000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V349000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting model year 2013 vision school buses manufactured from may 10, 2012, through june 7, 2012 Includes 19 affected units, Hydraulic Brake Indicator Light, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013 vision school buses manufactured from may 10, 2012, through june 7, 2012

Defect Summary

Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2013 vision school buses manufactured from may 10, 2012, through june 7, 2012. the electronic module that activates the hydraulic brake pressure indicator light on the dash instrument panel when there is little, or no, pressure in the hydraulic brake system may have been omitted during manufacturing. therefore, these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems," section 5.3 "brake system indicator lamps".

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on august 9, 2012. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V349000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2012-07-24T00:00:00
Subject: Hydraulic brake indicator light
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 19

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R12VG
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2013 vision school buses manufactured from may 10, 2012, through june 7, 2012. the electronic module that activates the hydraulic brake pressure indicator light on the dash instrument panel when there is little, or no, pressure in the hydraulic brake system may have been omitted during manufacturing. therefore, these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems," section 5.3 "brake system indicator lamps".
Consequence Summary: In the event that a loss of pressure occurs in the hydraulic brake system and the brake pressure monitor does not activate, the operator of the bus may not be aware of the subsequent reduced braking capacity which could result in a vehicle crash with potential for personal injury and/or property damage.
Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on august 9, 2012. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-kjqn_ifmd~599h
NHTSA ID: 12V349000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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