Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #20V258000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V258000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting 2020-2021 vision and all american school buses Includes 1,585 affected units, Parking Brake may not Hold Vehicle/ FMVSS 105, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2020-2021 vision and all american school buses
Defect Summary
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2020-2021 vision and all american school buses. the foot pedal parking brake assembly may have been improperly assembled possibly resulting in a failure to hold the vehicle stationary on an incline when the vehicle is loaded to its maximum weight. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems."
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the foot pedal parking brake assembly application force and adjust it as necessary, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin july 3, 2020. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r20ap-sb.