Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V798000 Reported December 17, 2014

Parking brake pedal separation

Blue Bird Body Company · N/A · 304 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V798000
Manufacturer Campaign
R14XR
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
304
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 17, 2014
Completion Rate
74.59

Defect Summary

Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 vision and all american school buses manufactured july 8, 2014, to september 22, 2014. these buses, equipped with hydraulic brakes, may have an incorrectly manufactured parking brake pedal assembly which could separate and bend causing the parking brake not to engage properly.

Safety Consequence

If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the date code on the parking brake pedal assembly and will replace the assembly if it is within that date range, free of charge. The recall began on january 29, 2015. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r14xr.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference recall ID 14V798000 or campaign R14XR.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V798000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 14V798000?

NHTSA recall 14V798000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on December 17, 2014. It addresses: Parking brake pedal separation. The recall affects approximately 304 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 14V798000 or the manufacturer campaign number R14XR. 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.