NHTSAGeneral Alert
Blue Bird Body Company - Parking Brake May Release Unexpectedly
Published: January 26, 2024Recall ID: 24V048000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A parking brake malfunction may result in a vehicle roll-away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2024 Vision buses. The parking brake secondary release mechanism may malfunction and allow the lever to be released without pressing the release button.
Affected Products
Parking Brake May Release Unexpectedly
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Parking Brake May Release Unexpectedly |
| Nhtsa id | 24V048000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V048000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Blue Bird Body Company |
| Defect summary | Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2024 Vision buses. The parking brake secondary release mechanism may malfunction and allow the lever to be released without pressing the release button. |
| Completion rate | 94.74 |
| Corrective action | Dealer will inspect and replace service brake lever as needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 04, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. |
| Consequence summary | A parking brake malfunction may result in a vehicle roll-away, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 19 |
| Report received date | 2024-01-26T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |