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Blue Bird Vision Recall 19V795: Brake lights may stay on, confusing following drivers

NHTSA campaign 19V795, reported November 6, 2019, 12,835 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some 2013-2020 Blue Bird Vision school buses with Ford engines may have a brake light switch that was set up incorrectly at installation, or a mounting bracket that can bend when the driver lets the brake pedal return forcefully. Either problem can make the brake lights stay on continuously.

When brake lights are lit all the time, drivers behind the bus may not realize when it is slowing or stopping, which raises the risk of a rear-end crash. If you own or operate one of these buses, contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 and reference recall number S19AI-SB. Dealers will install a redesigned brake light switch mounting bracket and a new brake light switch at no cost to you. Blue Bird sent an interim notice to owners on December 10, 2019, and the recall began March 6, 2020. You can also check your vehicle identification number for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V795Blue Bird Body Company
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Problem
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2013-2020 Vision school buses equipped with Ford engines. The brake light switch mounting bracket may have caused the brake light switch to be incorrectly adjusted at installation and/or the brake light switch mounting bracket may deform when the driver allows the brake pedal to return forcibly. An incorrectly adjusted brake light switch or deformed brake light switch mounting bracket may cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously.
Risk
Improperly functioning brake lights could confuse following motorists and fail to warn them that the bus may be stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Blue Bird distributed owners an interim notification on December 10, 2019. Dealers will install a new, redesigned brake light switch mounting bracket along with a new brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is S19AI-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.

Affected vehicles

Blue Bird Vision2013201420152016201720182019
Blue Bird Vision School Bus2020