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SevereNHTSA·24V048000·Announced 2024-01-26

Blue Bird Recalls 2024 Vision Buses Due to Parking Brake Defect

Blue Bird is recalling 2024 Vision Transit and School Buses because the parking brake release mechanism may malfunction, potentially allowing the vehicle to roll away.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (parking brake) that may result in a vehicle roll-away and crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2024 Vision Transit Buses and Vision School Buses. The recall addresses a defect in the parking brake secondary release mechanism, which may malfunction and allow the lever to be released without pressing the release button.

A malfunctioning parking brake may result in a vehicle roll-away, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text.

Dealers will inspect and replace the service brake lever as needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 04, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BLUE BIRD VISION TRANSIT BUS, VISION SCHOOL BUS
Brand
BLUE BIRD
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Category
Vehicle — School/Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
19

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 (2)

  • VISION TRANSIT BUS
  • VISION SCHOOL BUS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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