2014 Blue Bird Vision | 2013 Blue Bird Vision — Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
Published November 15, 2012 · Recall initiated: November 15, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V538000, published November 15, 2012. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2014 Blue Bird Vision | 2013 Blue Bird Vision — Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch.
What's the hazard
Blue Bird is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Vision school buses manufactured from January 10, 2012, through November 01, 2012, and equipped with Ford 6.8L propane engines. The brake light switch mounting bracket may have caused the brake light switch to be incorrectly adjusted at installation and/or the brake light switch mounting bracket may deform when the driver allows the brake pedal to return forcibly. An incorrectly adjusted brake light switch or deformed brake light switch mounting bracket may cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously.
What to do
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a new, redesigned brake light switch mounting bracket along with 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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Model
- VISION
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Lot
- 2014 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2013 BLUE BIRD VISION
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2014 Blue Bird Vision | 2013 Blue Bird Vision — Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V538000 on November 15, 2012. Reported hazard: Blue Bird is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Vision school buses manufactured from January 10, 2012, through November 01, 2012, and equipped with Ford 6.8L propane engines. The brake light switch mounting bracket may have caused the brake light switch to be incorrectly adjusted at installation and/or the brake light switch mounting bracket may deform when the driver allows the brake pedal to return forcibly. An incorrectly adjusted brake light switch or deformed brake light switch mounting bracket may cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously.
What should I do if I have this product?
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a new, redesigned brake light switch mounting bracket along with 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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BLUE BIRD. Model: VISION.