Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #12V538000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V538000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting model year 2013 and 2014 vision school buses manufactured from january 10, 2012, through november 01, 2012, and equipped with ford 6 Includes 452 affected units, Brake Light Switch may Keep Brake Lights on, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013 and 2014 vision school buses manufactured from january 10, 2012, through november 01, 2012, and equipped with ford 6

Defect Summary

Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 vision school buses manufactured from january 10, 2012, through november 01, 2012, and equipped with ford 6.8l propane 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.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a new, redesigned brake light switch mounting bracket along with a new brake light switch, free of charge. the safety recall began on december 5, 2012. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V538000
Report Received Date: 2012-11-15T00:00:00
Subject: Brake light switch may keep brake lights on
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 452

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R12VR
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 vision school buses manufactured from january 10, 2012, through november 01, 2012, and equipped with ford 6.8l propane 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a new, redesigned brake light switch mounting bracket along with a new brake light switch, free of charge. the safety recall began on december 5, 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-uu9a~2w2z~htvy
NHTSA ID: 12V538000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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