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NHTSARecalled 2012-07-24

Blue Bird Body Company — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP

Is my product affected?

2013 BLUE BIRD VISION

  • Brand BLUE BIRD

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Blue Bird is recalling certain model year 2013 Vision school buses manufactured between May 10, 2012, and June 7, 2012. During manufacturing, the electronic module that activates the hydraulic brake pressure indicator light may have been omitted from these buses. If pressure is lost in the hydraulic brake system and this warning light does not activate, the bus operator may not realize the brakes have reduced capacity, which could result in a crash and potential injury or property damage.

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses at no charge. The recall began on August 9, 2012. Owners of affected buses should contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

In the event that a loss of pressure occurs in the hydraulic brake system and the brake pressure monitor does not activate, the operator of the bus may not be aware of the subsequent reduced braking capacity which could result in a vehicle crash with potential for personal injury and/or property damage.

What should I do?

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on August 9, 2012. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Details from the source

Blue Bird is recalling certain model year 2013 Vision school buses manufactured from May 10, 2012, through June 7, 2012. The electronic module that activates the hydraulic brake pressure indicator light on the dash instrument panel when there is little, or no, pressure in the hydraulic brake system may have been omitted during manufacturing. Therefore, these buses fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems," Section 5.3 "Brake System Indicator Lamps".

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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