Parking Brake May Release Unexpectedly – 2024-2025 Blue Bird Vision Buses

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-048
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Blue Bird Body Company JAN 26, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-048 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Blue Bird Body Company Address : P.O. Box 937
402 Blue Bird Boulevard Fort Valley GA 31030
Company phone : 478-822-2242
Population :
Number of potentially involved : NR Estimated percentage with defect : NR
Vehicle Information :
Vehicle 1 : 2024-2025 Blue Bird Vision Vehicle Type :
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : Orscheln has determined that the park brake levers may be released through the application of force to the park brake handle without
pushing the release button. A brake lever exhibiting the concern will still engage the park brake in the applied lever position. Recall population was determined using part number and also shipping information provided by Orscheln. Production Dates : DEC 12, 2022 – DEC 04, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : If some force is applied on the Secondary Park brake lever, secondary park Brake can be released without pushing the release button.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : The secondary Park brake application is affected and could be released
unintentionally leading to a potential failure if the primary brake disengages.
Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning NR
that can Occur : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-048
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Involved Components : Component Name 1 : NR Component Description : NR Component Part Number : NR
Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : NR Address : NR
NR
Country : NR
Chronology :
NR
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : NR How Remedy Component Differs NR from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition NR was Corrected in Production : Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : NR
Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR Planned Owner Notification Date : NR – NR
* NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-048
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Blue Bird Body Company FEB 16, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-048 Manufacturer Recall No. : R24CW-SB Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Blue Bird Body Company Address : P.O. Box 937
402 Blue Bird Boulevard Fort Valley GA 31030
Company phone : 478-822-2242
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 19 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2024-2024 Blue Bird Vision
Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : GAS
Descriptive Information : Blue Bird and Orscheln has determined that the park brake levers may be released through the application of force to the park brake handle without pushing the release button. A brake lever exhibiting the concern will still engage the park brake in the applied lever position. Recall population was determined using part number and also shipping information provided by Orscheln.
Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2024-2025 Vision buses. The parking brake secondary release mechanism
may malfunction and allow the lever to be released without pressing the release button.
Production Dates : DEC 12, 2022 – SEP 06, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : If some force is applied on the secondary park brake lever, the secondary park brake can be released without pushing the release button. A parking brake malfunction may result in a vehicle roll-away, increasing the risk of a crash.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : The secondary park brake application is affected and could be released
unintentionally leading to a potential failure if the primary brake disengages. The unintentional release of the parking brake may result in a vehicle roll- away, if the primary brake latch disengages and secondary latch
malfunctions, increasing the risk of a crash. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-048 Page 2 Description of the Cause : If some force is applied on the secondary park brake lever, the secondary park brake can be released without pushing the release button. A parking brake malfunction may result in a vehicle roll-away, increasing the risk of a crash. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : There is no audible or visual warning, which would precede an event. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : PARKING BRAKE HAND LEVER Component Description : LEVER-HAND PULL-PARKING BRAKE Component Part Number : 10050455 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Orscheln Products, LLC. Address : 1177 North Morley Street
Moberly Missouri 65270
Country : United States Chronology :
January 19, 2024: Orscheln Products, LLC. sorted 18 pcs at final assembly in house. Operation 30 for proper function, zero defects noted. Contacted Blue Bird to advise of potential of this issue on stock we received.
January 20, 2024: Orscheln Products, LLC. contracted a third party to sort (17) School buses in RFD lot at Blue Bird and (18) Park brake levers in Inventory for proper function. Zero defects were noted.
January 20, 2024: Blue Bird identified (64) buses within the suspect range that have shipped from the Blue Bird Facility to dealers and will need to be checked for proper function.
January 21, 2024: Blue Bird PSC determined failure mode to be a safety concern. Recall to be issued. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-048
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Dealer or Customer will complete an inspection to verify operation.
Inspection process is to pull on the hand brake lever three times without pressing the release button to verify if the lever releases without the release button pressed. If lever does not release after three pulls, no defect is present. If lever releases during a pulling event without the release button pressed, the lever is defective and will be replaced with a known good service brake lever assembly. Blue Bird R24CW will be remedied according to the R24CW Recall Instructions.
If the modifications directed by this notification were performed on your bus prior to the receipt of this recall notification, provide a copy of the work order/invoice to campaignparts@blue-bird.com for Blue Bird warranty consideration. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Parts are required and will be available, when the recall releases and may be ordered through Blue Bird Service Parts.
Stock received after January 20, 2024. All stock received from January 20, 2024 is verified good stock via Orscheln’s internal corrective actions on the part.
January 20, 2024: Orscheln Products, LLC. contracted a third party to sort
(17) School buses in RFD lot at Blue Bird and (18) Park brake levers in Inventory for proper function. Zero defects were noted. All stock received from January 20, 2024 is verified good stock via Orscheln’s internal corrective actions on the part. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Dealer and Owner Notifications are to be issued on or before March 22,
2024.
Parts will be available at time of recall release through Blue Bird Service Parts.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAR 22, 2024 – MAR 22, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : MAR 22, 2024 – MAR 22, 2024
* NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-048
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Blue Bird Body Company FEB 22, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-048 Manufacturer Recall No. : R24CW-SB Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Blue Bird Body Company Address : P.O. Box 937
402 Blue Bird Boulevard Fort Valley GA 31030
Company phone : 478-822-2242
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 19 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2024-2024 Blue Bird Vision
Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : GAS
Descriptive Information : Blue Bird and Orscheln has determined that the park brake levers may be released through the application of force to the park brake handle without pushing the release button. A brake lever exhibiting the concern will still engage the park brake in the applied lever position. Recall population was determined using part number and also shipping information provided by Orscheln.
Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2024 Vision buses. The parking brake secondary release mechanism
may malfunction and allow the lever to be released without pressing the release button.
Production Dates : DEC 12, 2022 – SEP 06, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : If some force is applied on the secondary park brake lever, the secondary park brake can be released without pushing the release button. A parking brake malfunction may result in a vehicle roll-away, increasing the risk of a crash.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : The secondary park brake application is affected and could be released
unintentionally leading to a potential failure if the primary brake disengages. The unintentional release of the parking brake may result in a vehicle roll- away, if the primary brake latch disengages and secondary latch
malfunctions, increasing the risk of a crash. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-048 Page 2 Description of the Cause : If some force is applied on the secondary park brake lever, the secondary park brake can be released without pushing the release button. A parking brake malfunction may result in a vehicle roll-away, increasing the risk of a crash. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : There is no audible or visual warning, which would precede an event. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : PARKING BRAKE HAND LEVER Component Description : LEVER-HAND PULL-PARKING BRAKE Component Part Number : 10050455 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Orscheln Products, LLC. Address : 1177 North Morley Street
Moberly Missouri 65270
Country : United States Chronology :
January 19, 2024: Orscheln Products, LLC. sorted 18 pcs at final assembly in house. Operation 30 for proper function, zero defects noted. Contacted Blue Bird to advise of potential of this issue on stock we received.
January 20, 2024: Orscheln Products, LLC. contracted a third party to sort (17) School buses in RFD lot at Blue Bird and (18) Park brake levers in Inventory for proper function. Zero defects were noted.
January 20, 2024: Blue Bird identified (64) buses within the suspect range that have shipped from the Blue Bird Facility to dealers and will need to be checked for proper function.
January 21, 2024: Blue Bird PSC determined failure mode to be a safety concern. Recall to be issued. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-048
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Dealer or Customer will complete an inspection to verify operation.
Inspection process is to pull on the hand brake lever three times without pressing the release button to verify if the lever releases without the release button pressed. If lever does not release after three pulls, no defect is present. If lever releases during a pulling event without the release button pressed, the lever is defective and will be replaced with a known good service brake lever assembly. Blue Bird R24CW will be remedied according to the R24CW Recall Instructions.
If the modifications directed by this notification were performed on your bus prior to the receipt of this recall notification, provide a copy of the work order/invoice to campaignparts@blue-bird.com for Blue Bird warranty consideration. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Parts are required and will be available, when the recall releases and may be ordered through Blue Bird Service Parts.
Stock received after January 20, 2024. All stock received from January 20, 2024 is verified good stock via Orscheln’s internal corrective actions on the part.
January 20, 2024: Orscheln Products, LLC. contracted a third party to sort
(17) School buses in RFD lot at Blue Bird and (18) Park brake levers in Inventory for proper function. Zero defects were noted. All stock received from January 20, 2024 is verified good stock via Orscheln’s internal corrective actions on the part. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Dealer and Owner Notifications are to be issued on or before March 22,
2024.
Parts will be available at time of recall release through Blue Bird Service Parts.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAR 22, 2024 – MAR 22, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : MAR 22, 2024 – MAR 22, 2024
* NR – Not Reported

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