NHTSA Recall 12V349000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V349000; Date: Jul. 24, 2012
In the event that a loss of pressure occurs in the hydraulic brake system and the brake pressure monitor does not activate, the operator of the bus may not be aware of the subsequent reduced braking capacity which could result in a vehicle crash with potential for personal injury and/or property damage.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Blue Bird Vision
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Warning
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 19
Recall Summary:
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2013 vision school buses manufactured from may 10, 2012, through June 7, 2012. The electronic module that activates the hydraulic brake pressure indicator light on the dash instrument panel when there is little, or no, pressure in the hydraulic brake system may have been omitted during manufacturing. Therefore, these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems," section 5. 3 "brake system indicator lamps".
How to Fix:
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on August 9, 2012. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Recall Notes:
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r12vg. 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 9, 2012
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