NHTSA Recall 13V226000: Switch (exterior lighting)
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 346 vehicles. It affects 2014 Blue Bird Vision.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V226000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R13WG |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS › SWITCH |
| Report received | May 29, 2013 |
| Owner notification | June 20, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue Bird is recalling certain 2014 model year Blue Bird conventional (Vision) model school buses manufactured from March 11, 2013 through April 29, 2013 and equipped with Ford propane engines. On the subject buses, the brake light switches may not have been adjusted properly.
Safety risk
Misadjusted brake light switches may result in one of the following occurrences: the brake lights may remain illuminated after the brake pedal has been released; the brake lights may be delayed in illumination after the brake pedal has been depressed. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the adjustment of the brake light switch. Any brake light switch found not properly adjusted will be replaced. This work will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 20, 2013. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R13WG.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V226000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird Vision | 2014 |
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.