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Blue Bird Body - Failure to detect a loss of brake assist
Official notice
21 Apr 2025
Last checked
21 Apr 2025
An official NHTSA notice concerns Blue Bird Body - Failure to detect a loss of brake assist. Driving the bus without a functioning secondary brake assist increases the risk of a crash. Published 2025-04-21.
What to do now
Dealers will update the software and repair the wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 11, 2025. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r25dl.
Units affected
162
Recall number
R25DL
Official notice
2025-04-21
The hazard
The hazard
Driving the bus without a functioning secondary brake assist increases the risk of a crash.
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Brand: Blue Bird Body. Contact: Blue Bird Body Company.
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