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Blue Bird Body - Brake light switch may keep brake lights on
Official notice
15 Nov 2012
Last checked
15 Nov 2012
An official NHTSA notice concerns Blue Bird Body - Brake light switch may keep brake lights on. 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. Published 2012-11-15.
What to do now
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a new, redesigned brake light switch mounting bracket along with a new brake light switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on december 5, 2012. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Units affected
452
Recall number
R12VR
Official notice
2012-11-15
The hazard
The hazard
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.
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Brand: Blue Bird Body. Contact: Blue Bird Body Company.
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