Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #13V226000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V226000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting 2014 model year blue bird conventional (vision) model school buses manufactured from march 11, 2013 through april 29, 2013 and equipped with ford propane engines Includes 346 affected units, Incorrectly Adjusted Brake Light Switches, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2014 model year blue bird conventional (vision) model school buses manufactured from march 11, 2013 through april 29, 2013 and equipped with ford propane engines

Defect Summary

Blue bird is recalling certain 2014 model year blue bird conventional (vision) model school buses manufactured from march 11, 2013 through april 29, 2013 and equipped with ford propane engines. on the subject buses, the brake light switches may not have been adjusted properly.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the adjustment of the brake light switch. any brake light switch found not properly adjusted will be replaced. this work will be performed free of charge. the recall began on june 20, 2013. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r13wg.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V226000
Report Received Date: 2013-05-29T00:00:00
Subject: Incorrectly adjusted brake light switches
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 346

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R13WG
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Blue bird is recalling certain 2014 model year blue bird conventional (vision) model school buses manufactured from march 11, 2013 through april 29, 2013 and equipped with ford propane engines. on the subject buses, the brake light switches may not have been adjusted properly.
Consequence Summary: Misadjusted brake light switches may result in one of the following occurrences: the brake lights may remain illuminated after the brake pedal has been released; the brake lights may be delayed in illumination after the brake pedal has been depressed. either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the adjustment of the brake light switch. any brake light switch found not properly adjusted will be replaced. this work will be performed free of charge. the recall began on june 20, 2013. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r13wg.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-bruk~s4ip.qrt3
NHTSA ID: 13V226000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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