The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13V226000·Announced 2013-05-29

Blue Bird Recalls 2014 Vision School Buses Due to Brake Light Switch Defect

Blue Bird is recalling 346 2014 Vision school buses because improperly adjusted brake light switches may delay illumination or remain on, 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 buses) where the defect increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2014 model year Blue Bird Vision conventional school buses manufactured between March 11, 2013, and April 29, 2013. These vehicles are equipped with Ford propane engines. The recall affects 346 units.

The brake light switches on these buses may not have been adjusted properly. This defect can cause the brake lights to remain illuminated after the brake pedal is released or be delayed in illuminating after the pedal is depressed. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the adjustment of the brake light switch. Any switch found not properly adjusted will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on June 20, 2013. 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
Hazard
Affected units
346

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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