CarRecallWatch- Component
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
- Problem
- Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Blue Bird Vision transit buses equipped with Gen4 Ford engines with an optional brake and throttle interlock. The brake and throttle interlock is supposed to apply the service brakes and prevent accelerator pedal input when activated, however the throttle input is not being blocked.
- Risk
- If throttle input is allowed, the bus may be able to overpower the applied brake, causing the bus to move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash or an injury.
- Remedy
- Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the Smart Relay Module software, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2018. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R18ZF - NSB.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
On certain transit buses with an optional brake and throttle interlock, the interlock is supposed to apply the service brakes and block accelerator pedal input when activated. The throttle input is not being blocked, so the accelerator can still take effect.
If throttle input is allowed while the brake is applied, the bus may overpower the brakes and move unexpectedly, which increases the risk of a crash or injury.
The remedy is a free software update to the Smart Relay Module, performed by dealers, and Blue Bird will notify owners. Owners can contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 (recall number R18ZF-NSB) and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Blue Bird Vision | 20172018 |
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