Recall 20V234000 — PARKING BRAKE Defect in 2006-2021 BLUE BIRD VISION
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,264 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 20V234000 |
| Manufacturer | Blue Bird Body Company |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,264 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2006 BLUE BIRD VISION, 2007 BLUE BIRD VISION, 2007 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 2008 BLUE BIRD VISION, 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 2009 BLUE BIRD VISION, 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 2010 BLUE BIRD VISION, 2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 2011 BLUE BIRD VISION, 2012 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 2012 BLUE BIRD VISION, 2013 BLUE BIRD VISION, 2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 2014 BLUE BIRD VISION, 2015 BLUE BIRD VISION, 2016 BLUE BIRD VISION, 2017 BLUE BIRD VISION, 2018 BLUE BIRD VISION, 2019 BLUE BIRD VISION, 2020 BLUE BIRD VISION TRANSIT BUS, 2020 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS, 2021 BLUE BIRD VISION TRANSIT BUS, 2021 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS
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Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2006-2021 Vision and 2007-2013 All American school buses. The floor-mounted parking brake may fail to hold the vehicle stationary on an incline when the vehicle is loaded to its maximum weight, due to an insufficient application force. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
Safety Consequence
A parking brake system that is set to an insufficient application force may result in an increased possibility of unintended vehicle movement, which increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the floor mounted park brake application force hand lever assembly and correct the application force, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 24, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AO-SB.
Related Recalls for BLUE BIRD
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V897000 | 2020 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2,356 | |
| 26V002000 | 2022 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN TRANSIT BUS (ELECTRIC) | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 16 | |
| 25V852000 | 2025 BLUE BIRD VISION TRANSIT BUS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP | 52 | |
| 25V851000 | 2026 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 310 | |
| 26V004000 | 2026 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN TRANSIT BUS (ELECTRIC) | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 11 | |
| 25V635000 | 2022 BLUE BIRD VISION TRANSIT BUS | PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | 150 | |
| 25V289000 | 2026 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS | SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 34 | |
| 25V249000 | 2024 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC | 162 | |
| 25V003000 | 2025 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 91 | |
| 25V004000 | 2025 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |