Parking brake may unexpectedly release
Defect Summary
Blue bird corporation is recalling certain 2014-2015 model year all american and vision school buses manufactured from september 24, 2013, through december 6, 2013. in the affected vehicles, a component within the hydraulic park brake pedal arm may not have been properly heat treated and may fracture causing the parking brake to release without warning.
Safety Consequence
If the park brake pedal arm fractures, the bus may unexpectedly roll increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Blue bird has notified owners and dealers will install a new parking brake assembly, free of charge. the recall began on december 31, 2013. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r13wt.
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FAQ: Recall 13V643000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 13V643000?
NHTSA recall 13V643000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on December 24, 2013. It addresses: Parking brake may unexpectedly release. The recall affects approximately 217 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V643000 or the manufacturer campaign number R13WT. 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.