Recall 13V226 affects 346 2014 Blue Bird Vision school buses for misadjusted brake light switches. Repair is free at any franchised Blue Bird dealer.
Blue Bird is recalling 346 2014 Vision school buses because brake light switches were not adjusted properly. The brake lights can stay on after the pedal is released or illuminate late after braking. Either condition can increase crash risk, and the Blue Bird dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The brake light switch on the 2014 Blue Bird Vision is the small switch tied to the brake pedal that turns the rear brake lamps on when the driver presses the pedal. On a school bus, those lamps tell traffic behind the bus that the driver is slowing or stopped. The switch has to be adjusted so pedal movement activates the lights at the right point.
In NHTSA campaign 13V226, Blue Bird says certain Vision school buses with Ford propane engines left production with brake light switches that were not adjusted properly. If the switch sits in the wrong position, pressing the pedal does not line up cleanly with the switch. The result is a brake-light signal that does not match what the driver is doing.
There is no warning sign before failure. The driver will not feel a change in braking from the switch itself, so the problem can go unnoticed unless someone sees the rear brake lamps fail to respond.
Who's affected?
| 2014 Blue Bird Vision | Switch |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 346 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific bus.
What's the safety risk?
A misadjusted brake light switch can leave the brake lights on after the pedal is released or delay illumination when the pedal is pressed. That gives other drivers the wrong signal and raises crash risk. Schedule the inspection and any needed switch replacement soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Blue Bird dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 Blue Bird Vision is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Blue Bird dealer to ask whether the brake-light-switch inspection is open for your VIN.
- Bring Blue Bird's owner notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 13V226 when you call.
- Ask the dealer to inspect the brake light switch and replace it for free if the switch is not properly adjusted.
- Watch for brake lights that stay on after the pedal is released or turn on late, and avoid driving the bus until the dealer has inspected it.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Blue Bird technician checks the brake light switch adjustment on the affected Vision school bus. If the switch is not adjusted correctly, the technician replaces it. The dealer repair will be free once available through the recall, with parts and labor covered. Because the status field does not confirm that the remedy is open now, confirm scheduling with a Blue Bird dealer before arranging service.
Timeline
| May 29, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 20, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V226?
Recall 13V226 covers 346 2014 Blue Bird Vision school buses equipped with Ford propane engines. The brake light switch was not adjusted properly, so brake lights can stay on after release or illuminate late after braking, increasing crash risk. Blue Bird dealers inspect and replace the switch for free.
What should I do if my 2014 Blue Bird Vision is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 13V226. If it is, contact a franchised Blue Bird dealer to schedule the brake light switch inspection. Reference recall number 13V226 and Blue Bird recall number R13WG when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Blue Bird's remedy says the inspection and any needed brake light switch replacement are performed free of charge at a franchised Blue Bird dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that other drivers get the wrong brake signal. On affected buses, the brake lights can remain illuminated after the brake pedal is released or illuminate late after the pedal is pressed. Either condition increases crash risk.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V226000 |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird customer service | 1-478-822-2242 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V226 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V226000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →