2019 Blue Bird Vision | 2017 Blue Bird Vision | 2015 Blue Bird Vision | 2013 Blue Bird Vision | 2016 Blue Bird Vision | 2014 Blue Bird Vision | 2020 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus | 2018 Blue Bird Vision — Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
Published November 6, 2019 · Recall initiated: November 6, 2019
Summary
NHTSA records recall 19V796000, published November 6, 2019. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2019 Blue Bird Vision | 2017 Blue Bird Vision | 2015 Blue Bird Vision | 2013 Blue Bird Vision | 2016 Blue Bird Vision | 2014 Blue Bird Vision | 2020 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus | 2018 Blue Bird Vision — Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch.
What's the hazard
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2013-2020 Vision transit buses equipped with Ford 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 issued owners an interim notification December 10, 2019. Dealers will install a new, redesigned brake light switch mounting bracket along with a new brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AI-NSB.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Model
- VISION
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Lot
- 2019 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2017 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2015 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2013 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2016 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2014 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2020 BLUE BIRD VISION TRANSIT BUS | 2018 BLUE BIRD VISION
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2019 Blue Bird Vision | 2017 Blue Bird Vision | 2015 Blue Bird Vision | 2013 Blue Bird Vision | 2016 Blue Bird Vision | 2014 Blue Bird Vision | 2020 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus | 2018 Blue Bird Vision — Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V796000 on November 6, 2019. Reported hazard: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2013-2020 Vision transit buses equipped with Ford 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 issued owners an interim notification December 10, 2019. Dealers will install a new, redesigned brake light switch mounting bracket along with a new brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AI-NSB.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BLUE BIRD. Model: VISION.