NHTSA Recall 13V643000: Parking brake
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 217 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V643000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R13WT |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
| Report received | December 24, 2013 |
| Owner notification | December 31, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue Bird Corporation is recalling certain 2014-2015 model year All American and Vision school buses manufactured from September 24, 2013, through December 6, 2013. In the affected vehicles, a component within the hydraulic park brake pedal arm may not have been properly heat treated and may fracture causing the parking brake to release without warning.
Safety risk
If the park brake pedal arm fractures, the bus may unexpectedly roll increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Blue Bird has notified owners and dealers will install a new parking brake assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 31, 2013. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R13WT.
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 13V643000
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.