NHTSA Recall 12V277000: Equipment
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 13 vehicles. It affects 2013 Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V277000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R12VF |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | June 18, 2012 |
| Owner notification | July 30, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2013 all american rear engine school buses and one aftermarket brake treadle valve. The affected buses were manufactured from december 9, 2011, through march 9, 2012. The brake valve plunger may fracture during brake application, resulting in reduced brake pedal angle and travel. This condition may limit the drivers ability to deliver full pressure from the foot brake valve. There is also a potential that the brake plunger could become lodged and not allow release of the service brakes.
Safety risk
Either condition could reduce braking ability and/or lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
All of the affected buses and the one aftermarket treadle valve were sold through a-z bus sales, a blue bird bus dealer. Blue bird has reported that all the buses have been repaired. Therefore, an owner notification notice will not be issued for this campaign. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r12vf.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 12V277000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird All American | 2013 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.