Incorrectly adjusted brake light switches
Defect Summary
Blue bird is recalling certain 2014 model year blue bird conventional (vision) model school buses manufactured from march 11, 2013 through april 29, 2013 and equipped with ford propane engines. on the subject buses, the brake light switches may not have been adjusted properly.
Safety Consequence
Misadjusted brake light switches may result in one of the following occurrences: the brake lights may remain illuminated after the brake pedal has been released; the brake lights may be delayed in illumination after the brake pedal has been depressed. either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the adjustment of the brake light switch. any brake light switch found not properly adjusted will be replaced. this work will be performed free of charge. the recall began on june 20, 2013. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r13wg.
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FAQ: Recall 13V226000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 13V226000?
NHTSA recall 13V226000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on May 29, 2013. It addresses: Incorrectly adjusted brake light switches. The recall affects approximately 346 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V226000 or the manufacturer campaign number R13WG. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.