CarRecallWatch- Component
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
- Problem
- Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Blue Bird Vision school 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. 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 - SB.
- 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
Certain 2017-2018 Blue Bird Vision school buses with Gen4 Ford engines and the optional brake and throttle interlock may not block accelerator input when the interlock is activated. The interlock is meant to apply the service brakes and prevent the accelerator pedal from working, but the throttle input is not being blocked.
If throttle input is allowed, the bus may be able to overpower the applied brake and move unexpectedly, which increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the Smart Relay Module software at no cost. Owners can contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 and reference recall number R18ZF-SB. You can also check your vehicle's 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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