2019 Blue Bird Vision | 2008 Blue Bird All American | 2009 Blue Bird All American | 2010 Blue Bird All American | 2011 Blue Bird All American | 2012 Blue Bird All American — Parking brake
Published April 28, 2020 · Recall initiated: April 27, 2020
Summary
NHTSA records recall 20V234000, published April 28, 2020 and initiated April 27, 2020. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2019 Blue Bird Vision | 2008 Blue Bird All American | 2009 Blue Bird All American | 2010 Blue Bird All American | 2011 Blue Bird All American | 2012 Blue Bird All American — Parking brake.
What's the hazard
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2006-2021 Vision and 2007-2013 All American school buses. The floor-mounted parking brake may fail to hold the vehicle stationary on an incline when the vehicle is loaded to its maximum weight, due to an insufficient application force. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems.
What to do
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the floor mounted park brake application force hand lever assembly and correct the application force, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 24, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AO-SB.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Model
- VISION
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Lot
- 2019 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2012 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2019 Blue Bird Vision | 2008 Blue Bird All American | 2009 Blue Bird All American | 2010 Blue Bird All American | 2011 Blue Bird All American | 2012 Blue Bird All American — Parking brake recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V234000 on April 28, 2020. Reported hazard: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2006-2021 Vision and 2007-2013 All American school buses. The floor-mounted parking brake may fail to hold the vehicle stationary on an incline when the vehicle is loaded to its maximum weight, due to an insufficient application force. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems.
What should I do if I have this product?
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the floor mounted park brake application force hand lever assembly and correct the application force, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 24, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AO-SB.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BLUE BIRD. Model: VISION.