Recall 14V-798: 2015–2016 Blue Bird ALL American, 2015–2016 Blue Bird Vision

Blue Bird Body Company recall for parking brake, reported to NHTSA on Dec 17, 2014, covering about 304 vehicles.

NHTSA number
14V-798
Report date
Dec 17, 2014
Vehicles affected
304
Owners notified
Jan 29, 2015

The problem

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Vision and All American school buses manufactured July 8, 2014, to September 22, 2014. These buses, equipped with hydraulic brakes, may have an incorrectly manufactured parking brake pedal assembly which could separate and bend causing the parking brake not to engage properly.

The risk

If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

The fix

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the date code on the parking brake pedal assembly and will replace the assembly if it is within that date range, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XR.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerBlue Bird Body Company
ComponentParking Brake
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number14V798000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Blue Bird ALL American2015, 2016All years
Blue Bird Vision2015, 2016All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 14V-798?

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Vision and All American school buses manufactured July 8, 2014, to September 22, 2014. These buses, equipped with hydraulic brakes, may have an incorrectly manufactured parking brake pedal assembly which could separate and bend causing the parking brake not to engage properly.

How is recall 14V-798 fixed?

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the date code on the parking brake pedal assembly and will replace the assembly if it is within that date range, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XR.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.