Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #98V043000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V043000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 151 affected units, BLUE BIRD/PARKING BRAKE LIGHT, component: INTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: school and transit buses. the parking brake indicator light can illuminate without the parking brake being set.

Corrective Action

Dealers will add a diode to the stop light circuit to prevent illumination of the parking brake indicator unless the parking brake has been set.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V043000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 1998-03-02T00:00:00

Subject: Blue bird/parking brake light

Component: Interior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 151

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: school and transit buses. the parking brake indicator light can illuminate without the parking brake being set.

Consequence Summary: A driver may see the parking brake indicator light on and leave the bus. the bus may then roll increasing the risk of personal injury and/or property damage.

Corrective Action: Dealers will add a diode to the stop light circuit to prevent illumination of the parking brake indicator unless the parking brake has been set.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 98V043000

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