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NHTSARecalled Dec 24, 2013 · #13V643000

Parking Brake may Unexpectedly Release

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Blue Bird Corporation is recalling certain 2014-2015 model year All American and Vision school buses manufactured from September 24, 2013, through December 6, 2013. In the affected vehicles, a component within the hydraulic park brake pedal arm may not have been properly heat treated and may fracture causing the parking brake to release without warning. If the park brake pedal arm fractures, the bus may unexpectedly roll increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Product details

Product
Parking Brake may Unexpectedly Release
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Blue Bird has notified owners and dealers will install a new parking brake assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 31, 2013. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R13WT.

View the official CPSC notice