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NHTSARecalled 2012-11-15

Blue Bird Body Company — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Is my product affected?

2014 BLUE BIRD VISION; 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 2013 and 2014 Vision school buses manufactured between January 10, 2012, and November 1, 2012, that are equipped with Ford 6.8L propane engines. The brake light switch mounting bracket may be incorrectly adjusted during installation or may deform when the brake pedal is released forcibly. These problems can cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously, which could confuse following motorists and prevent the brake lights from properly warning them that the bus is stopping.

To address this issue, Blue Bird dealers will install a new, redesigned brake light switch mounting bracket and a new brake light switch at no charge to owners. The recall began on December 5, 2012. Owners of affected buses should contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242 to arrange for the repairs.

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

Hazard

Improperly functioning brake lights could confuse following motorists and fail to warn them that the bus may be stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.

What should I do?

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a new, redesigned brake light switch mounting bracket along with a new brake light switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 5, 2012. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Details from the source

Blue Bird is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Vision school buses manufactured from January 10, 2012, through November 01, 2012, and equipped with Ford 6.8L propane 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.

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

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

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