2021 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2020 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Parking brake
Published May 8, 2020 · Recall initiated: May 8, 2020
Summary
NHTSA records recall 20V258000, published May 8, 2020. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2021 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2020 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Parking brake.
What's the hazard
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Vision and All American school buses. The foot pedal parking brake assembly may have been improperly assembled possibly resulting in a failure to hold the vehicle stationary on an incline when the vehicle is loaded to its maximum weight. 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 foot pedal parking brake assembly application force and adjust it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 3, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AP-SB.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Model
- ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Lot
- 2021 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS | 2020 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS | 2021 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS | 2020 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2021 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2020 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Parking brake recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V258000 on May 8, 2020. Reported hazard: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Vision and All American school buses. The foot pedal parking brake assembly may have been improperly assembled possibly resulting in a failure to hold the vehicle stationary on an incline when the vehicle is loaded to its maximum weight. 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 foot pedal parking brake assembly application force and adjust it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 3, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AP-SB.
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 SCHOOL BUS.