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Blue Bird Body - Throttle input may not be blocked as expected
Official notice
24 Apr 2018
Last checked
24 Apr 2018
An official NHTSA notice concerns Blue Bird Body - Throttle input may not be blocked as expected. If throttle input is allowed, the bus may be able to overpower the applied brake, causing the bus to move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash or an injury. Published 2018-04-24.
What to do now
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the smart relay module software. The recall began on may 24, 2018. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r18zf - sb.
Units affected
364
Recall number
R18ZF - SB
Official notice
2018-04-24
The hazard
The hazard
If throttle input is allowed, the bus may be able to overpower the applied brake, causing the bus to move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash or an injury.
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Brand: Blue Bird Body. Contact: Blue Bird Body Company.
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