FLEETWOOD VISION 2015: PARKING BRAKE
| Make : FLEETWOOD | Model : VISION | Year : 2015 |
| Build Dates : 2013-09-24 - 2013-12-06 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 13V643000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2013-12-31 | Date Received by ODI: 2013-12-24 | Date Added to Database: 2013-12-26 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: R13WT | ||
| Component: PARKING BRAKE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 217 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
If the park brake pedal arm fractures, the bus may unexpectedly roll increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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.safercar.gov. |
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