Blue Bird Recalls 2013-2014 Vision School Buses Due to Brake Light Defect
Blue Bird is recalling 452 model year 2013 and 2014 Vision school buses equipped with Ford 6.8L propane engines because the brake light switch may malfunction, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (school bus brake lights) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Vision school buses manufactured between January 10, 2012, and November 1, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with Ford 6.8L propane engines. The recall involves 452 vehicles.
The defect involves the brake light switch mounting bracket, which may have caused the brake light switch to be incorrectly adjusted during installation or may deform when the brake pedal returns forcibly. This can cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously. Improperly functioning brake lights could confuse following motorists and fail to warn them that the bus is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a new, redesigned brake light switch mounting bracket and a new brake light switch free of charge. The safety recall began on December 5, 2012. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- BLUE BIRD VISION
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Manufacturer
- BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Category
- Vehicle — School Bus
- Affected units
- 452
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- VISION
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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