2015 Blue Bird All American | 2014 Blue Bird Vision | 2015 Blue Bird Vision | 2014 Blue Bird All American — Parking brake
Published December 26, 2013 · Recall initiated: December 24, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V643000, published December 26, 2013 and initiated December 24, 2013. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2015 Blue Bird All American | 2014 Blue Bird Vision | 2015 Blue Bird Vision | 2014 Blue Bird All American — Parking brake.
What's the hazard
Blue Bird Corporation is recalling certain 2014-2015 model year All American and Vision school buses manufactured from September 24, 2013, through December 6, 2013. In the affected vehicles, a component within the hydraulic park brake pedal arm may not have been properly heat treated and may fracture causing the parking brake to release without warning.
What to do
Blue Bird has notified owners and dealers will install a new parking brake assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 31, 2013. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R13WT.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Model
- ALL AMERICAN
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Lot
- 2015 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2014 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2015 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2014 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2015 Blue Bird All American | 2014 Blue Bird Vision | 2015 Blue Bird Vision | 2014 Blue Bird All American — Parking brake recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V643000 on December 26, 2013. Reported hazard: Blue Bird Corporation is recalling certain 2014-2015 model year All American and Vision school buses manufactured from September 24, 2013, through December 6, 2013. In the affected vehicles, a component within the hydraulic park brake pedal arm may not have been properly heat treated and may fracture causing the parking brake to release without warning.
What should I do if I have this product?
Blue Bird has notified owners and dealers will install a new parking brake assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 31, 2013. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R13WT.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BLUE BIRD. Model: ALL AMERICAN.