NHTSA Recall 23V424000
NHTSA Campaign Id 23V424000; Date: Jun. 13, 2023
air gauges and warnings that do not alert the driver to air pressure loss, can result in driving without functioning brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2022 Blue Bird All American; 2023 Blue Bird All American; 2024 Blue Bird All American
Component: Air Brake
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 109
Recall Summary:
blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2022-2024 all american transit buses. a software error in the instrument cluster may cause the air pressure gauges and the visual and audio low air warnings to not function. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 121, "air brake systems."
How to Fix:
dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed august 9, 2023. owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r23ch (nsb).
Recall 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.nhtsa.gov.
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