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2014-2015 Blue Bird All American and Blue Bird Vision recall: parking brake

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on December 24, 2013. It covers about 217 vehicles.

vehicles affected
217
reported
Dec 24, 2013
owners notified
Dec 31, 2013

Parking brake

What is wrong
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.
Risk
If the park brake pedal arm fractures, the bus may unexpectedly roll increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 13V643000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 13V643000

Is there a recall on the 2014-2015 Blue Bird All American and Blue Bird Vision parking brake?

Yes. Recall 13V643000, reported on December 24, 2013, covers about 217 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V643000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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