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Blue Bird Vision Recall 19V796: Brake lights may stay on or fail to warn drivers behind

NHTSA campaign 19V796, reported November 6, 2019, 112 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2013-2020 Blue Bird Vision transit buses with Ford engines may have a brake light switch that was incorrectly adjusted at installation, or a brake light switch mounting bracket that can deform when the driver lets the brake pedal return forcibly. Either condition can cause the brake lights to stay on continuously.

When brake lights do not work properly, following motorists may not realize the bus is slowing or stopping, which increases the risk of a crash.

Authorized dealers will install a new, redesigned brake light switch mounting bracket and a new brake light switch at no cost to you. Contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242, and check your vehicle identification number for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V796Blue Bird Body Company
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Problem
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2013-2020 Vision transit 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 issued owners an interim notification 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 R19AI-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.

Affected vehicles

Blue Bird Vision2013201420152016201720182019
Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus2020