Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #19V796000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V796000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting 2013-2020 vision transit buses equipped with ford engines Includes 112 affected units, Brake Light Switch may Keep Brake Lights on, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2013-2020 vision transit buses equipped with ford engines

Defect Summary

Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2013-2020 vision transit buses equipped with ford 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 issued owners an interim notification december 10, 2019. dealers will install a new, redesigned brake light switch mounting bracket along with a new brake light switch, free of charge. the recall began march 6, 2020. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r19ai-nsb.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V796000
Report Received Date: 2019-11-06T00:00:00
Subject: Brake light switch may keep brake lights on
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 112

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R19AI-NSB
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2013-2020 vision transit buses equipped with ford 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 issued owners an interim notification december 10, 2019. dealers will install a new, redesigned brake light switch mounting bracket along with a new brake light switch, free of charge. the recall began march 6, 2020. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r19ai-nsb.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 96.36

Metadata

SID: row-6keg_ezcu~m8y6
NHTSA ID: 19V796000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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