Recall 14V798 covers 304 2015-2016 Blue Bird All American and Vision school buses with defective parking brake pedals. Free repair at franchised Blue Bird dealers.
Blue Bird is recalling 304 2015-2016 Vision and All American school buses with hydraulic brakes because an incorrectly manufactured parking brake pedal assembly can separate and bend. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the bus can move unexpectedly and increase crash risk; Blue Bird dealers will repair the parking brake assembly free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The parking brake pedal on 2015-2016 Blue Bird All American and Vision school buses is the foot-operated control the driver uses to set the parking brake. It is supposed to transfer pedal force through the parking brake assembly so the brake holds the bus after it is parked, especially when the service brake pedal is no longer being pressed.
On affected buses equipped with hydraulic brakes, the Bendix parking brake pedal assembly was built with a worn staking die at the supplier. That die did not contain the pedal arm correctly. The pedal assembly can separate and bend, so the pedal no longer moves the parking brake mechanism as designed. When that happens, the parking brake does not engage properly.
There is no warning sign before failure. The first thing a driver or technician notices is a broken or separated parking brake pedal, or a parking brake that does not hold when it is set.
Who's affected?
Covers both All American and Vision buses from 2015 and 2016, with the parking brake common to each.
| 2015 Blue Bird All American | Parking brake |
|---|---|
| 2015 Blue Bird Vision | Parking brake |
| 2016 Blue Bird Vision | Parking brake |
| 2016 Blue Bird All American | Parking brake |
| Units affected | 304 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 4 field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
A parking brake that does not engage properly can let the vehicle move after it is parked, increasing crash risk. Set the brake carefully, confirm the vehicle stays still before leaving the driver's seat, and schedule the inspection soon. Repair is free at any franchised Blue Bird dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2015-2016 Blue Bird All American or Vision school bus is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Blue Bird dealer to schedule the free parking-brake-pedal inspection and assembly replacement if the date code is in the recalled range.
- Reference recall number 14V798 and Blue Bird recall R14XR when you call.
- Bring the recall notice if Blue Bird mailed one, and ask the dealer to confirm the parking brake engages properly before the bus returns to service.
- Keep the bus parked securely until the dealer confirms the parking brake pedal assembly is not in the recalled date-code range or replaces it.
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 falls within the recalled date range, the technician replaces the parking brake pedal assembly. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. This repair addresses the parking brake pedal assembly that can separate and bend, which can keep the parking brake from engaging properly.
Timeline
| December 17, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 29, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
| January 30, 2015 | Dealer notification began |
| January 30, 2015 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 30, 2015 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V798?
Recall 14V798 covers 304 2015-2016 Blue Bird All American and Vision school buses with hydraulic brakes. The parking brake pedal assembly was manufactured incorrectly, so it can separate, bend, and fail to engage properly. Blue Bird dealers will inspect the assembly date code and replace the assembly for free if needed.
What should I do if my 2015-2016 Blue Bird All American or Vision is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 14V798. If it is, contact a franchised Blue Bird dealer to schedule the parking brake pedal assembly inspection. Reference recall number 14V798 or Blue Bird recall R14XR when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Blue Bird's remedy says dealers will inspect the parking brake pedal assembly date code and replace the assembly if needed free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 14V798?
The safety risk is unintended vehicle movement. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the bus can move when the driver expects it to stay parked, increasing crash risk. The dealer repair path is an inspection of the parking brake pedal assembly and free replacement if the assembly is in the affected date range.
What if I bought this Blue Bird bus used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the bus, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific All American or Vision is included, then call a franchised Blue Bird dealer and reference recall 14V798 or Blue Bird recall R14XR.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V798000 |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird customer service | 1-478-822-2242 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V798 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V798000 |
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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