Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #18V259000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V259000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting 2017-2018 blue bird vision school buses equipped with gen4 ford engines with an optional brake and throttle interlock Includes 364 affected units, Throttle Input may not be Blocked as Expected, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2017-2018 blue bird vision school buses equipped with gen4 ford engines with an optional brake and throttle interlock

Defect Summary

Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2017-2018 blue bird vision school buses equipped with gen4 ford engines with an optional brake and throttle interlock. The brake and throttle interlock is supposed to apply the service brakes and prevent accelerator pedal input when activated, however the throttle input is not being blocked.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the smart relay module software. the recall began on may 24, 2018. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r18zf - sb.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V259000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2018-04-24T00:00:00
Subject: Throttle input may not be blocked as expected
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Potentially Affected Units: 364

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R18ZF - SB
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2017-2018 blue bird vision school buses equipped with gen4 ford engines with an optional brake and throttle interlock. The brake and throttle interlock is supposed to apply the service brakes and prevent accelerator pedal input when activated, however the throttle input is not being blocked.
Consequence Summary: If throttle input is allowed, the bus may be able to overpower the applied brake, causing the bus to move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash or an injury.
Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the smart relay module software. the recall began on may 24, 2018. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r18zf - sb.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 66.76

Metadata

SID: row-we5j~jw2b~6z5p
NHTSA ID: 18V259000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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