Automotive recall

Transport Canada Recall - 2025209 - BLUE BIRD

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Summary

Product
School Bus recalled by BLUE BIRD
Issue
Vehicle - Brakes
What to do

Please see corrective actions section below

Affected products

2023 | BLUE BIRD | VISION SCHOOL BUS, 2024 | BLUE BIRD | VISION SCHOOL BUS, 2025 | BLUE BIRD | VISION SCHOOL BUS, 2026 | BLUE BIRD | VISION SCHOOL BUS

Issue

Issue:
On certain electric school buses, an electrical problem could cause a loss of secondary brake assist. Additionally, a software problem could fail to detect and alert you if there is a loss of secondary brake assist.
Note: This recall only affects certain electric school buses equipped with hydraulic brakes.

Safety Risk:
A loss of secondary brake assist could cause a sudden increase in brake pedal force and lead to an increase in stopping distance. This could increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Actions:
To reduce the safety risk, Blue Bird advises you to inspect and replace any blown fuses and to tighten any loose electrical connections going to the secondary brake pump. Blue Bird will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to update the vehicle software and repair the wiring harness. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the repairs performed at a Blue Bird dealership.

Additional information

Background

Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Automotive recall
Category
Vehicles - School Bus
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-77385
Transport Canada ID
2025209

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