Recall 14V797 affects 2 2015 Blue Bird Vision and All American buses for a parking brake defect. Repair is free at a Blue Bird dealer.
Blue Bird is recalling 2 2015 Vision and All American non-school buses with hydraulic brakes because an incorrectly manufactured parking brake pedal assembly can separate and bend, leaving the parking brake unable to hold. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the bus can move unexpectedly and raise crash risk; the Blue Bird dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The parking brake pedal assembly on the 2015 Blue Bird Vision and All American buses is the driver-operated part that sets the parking brake. When the driver presses the pedal, the assembly transfers that force into the parking brake system so the brake stays engaged after the bus is stopped. It is separate from normal pedal pressure used while driving.
On affected buses with hydraulic brakes, the parking brake pedal assembly was manufactured incorrectly. The assembly is at risk of separating and bending when it is used. Once that happens, the parking brake does not engage properly, so the bus is not held the way the driver expects after parking.
There is no warning sign before failure. Treat any loose, bent, or unusual parking brake pedal feel as a reason to stop using the bus and arrange service.
Who's affected?
Covers both bus lines under the same parking brake component.
| 2015 Blue Bird Vision | Parking brake |
|---|---|
| 2015 Blue Bird All American | Parking brake |
| Units affected | 2 |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific bus.
What's the safety risk?
A parking brake that does not engage properly can let the vehicle move unexpectedly. That raises crash risk. Before parking, set the brake carefully, confirm it holds, and schedule the inspection and repair soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Blue Bird dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 Blue Bird Vision or All American non-school bus is included in this recall.
- Use the owner letter Blue Bird mailed after January 29, 2015, or call Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 for current repair instructions.
- Reference recall number 14V797 when you call or speak with the dealer.
- Schedule the parking-brake-pedal inspection and assembly replacement if the date code is in the recalled range; this fixes the pedal assembly that can separate and stop the parking brake from holding the bus.
- Keep the bus parked on level ground and use wheel chocks until the parking brake repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Blue Bird technician inspects the date code on the parking brake pedal assembly. If the assembly date code falls within the recalled range, the technician replaces the parking brake pedal assembly. The dealer repair will be free once available for the vehicle. The recall began on January 29, 2015. Blue Bird lists customer service at 1-478-822-2242 and recall number R14XR for this campaign.
Timeline
| December 17, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 29, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V797?
Recall 14V797 covers 2 2015 Blue Bird Vision and All American non-school buses with hydraulic brakes. The parking brake pedal assembly was incorrectly manufactured, which can keep the parking brake from engaging properly. Blue Bird dealers will inspect the assembly date code and replace the assembly for free if needed.
What should I do if my 2015 Blue Bird Vision or All American is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 14V797. If it is, contact a franchised Blue Bird dealer to schedule the parking brake pedal assembly inspection. Reference recall 14V797 or Blue Bird recall R14XR when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Blue Bird dealers will inspect the parking brake pedal assembly and replace it for free if the date code is in the affected range.
What is the safety risk with recall 14V797?
The risk is unintended vehicle movement if the parking brake does not engage properly. That increases crash risk, especially when the bus is parked or stopped on a grade. Until the dealer inspection is complete, use normal parking precautions and schedule the free inspection.
When did the Blue Bird recall repair start?
The recall repair began on January 29, 2015. Because that date has passed, owners can contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or a franchised Blue Bird dealer to ask about the free parking brake pedal assembly inspection and replacement.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V797000 |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird customer service | 1-478-822-2242 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V797 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V797000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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