Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #13V643000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V643000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting 2014-2015 model year all american and vision school buses manufactured from september 24, 2013, through december 6, 2013 Includes 217 affected units, Parking Brake may Unexpectedly Release, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2014-2015 model year all american and vision school buses manufactured from september 24, 2013, through december 6, 2013
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.