NHTSA Recall 19V796000: Switch (exterior lighting)
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 112 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Blue Bird Vision.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V796000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R19AI-NSB |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS › SWITCH |
| Report received | November 6, 2019 |
| Owner notification | March 6, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 19V796000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird Vision | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus | 2020 |
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.