Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #14V798000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V798000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting model year 2015-2016 vision and all american school buses manufactured july 8, 2014, to september 22, 2014 Includes 304 affected units, Parking Brake Pedal Separation, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015-2016 vision and all american school buses manufactured july 8, 2014, to september 22, 2014

Defect Summary

Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 vision and all american school buses manufactured july 8, 2014, to september 22, 2014. these buses, equipped with hydraulic brakes, may have an incorrectly manufactured parking brake pedal assembly which could separate and bend causing the parking brake not to engage properly.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the date code on the parking brake pedal assembly and will replace the assembly if it is within that date range, free of charge. The recall began on january 29, 2015. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r14xr.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V798000
Report Received Date: 2014-12-17T00:00:00
Subject: Parking brake pedal separation
Component: Parking Brake
Potentially Affected Units: 304

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R14XR
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 vision and all american school buses manufactured july 8, 2014, to september 22, 2014. these buses, equipped with hydraulic brakes, may have an incorrectly manufactured parking brake pedal assembly which could separate and bend causing the parking brake not to engage properly.
Consequence Summary: If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the date code on the parking brake pedal assembly and will replace the assembly if it is within that date range, free of charge. The recall began on january 29, 2015. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r14xr.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 74.59

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 14V798000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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