Safety Recall NHTSA · 98V043000 Reported March 2, 1998

Blue bird/parking brake light

Q: What is recall 98V043000?

NHTSA recall 98V043000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on March 2, 1998. It addresses: Blue bird/parking brake light. The recall affects approximately 151 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Blue Bird Body Company · N/A · 151 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

98V043000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Blue Bird Body Company

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

151

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 2, 1998

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: school and transit buses. the parking brake indicator light can illuminate without the parking brake being set.

Safety Consequence

A driver may see the parking brake indicator light on and leave the bus. the bus may then roll increasing the risk of personal injury and/or property damage.

Corrective Action

Dealers will add a diode to the stop light circuit to prevent illumination of the parking brake indicator unless the parking brake has been set.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference recall ID 98V043000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 98V043000

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

What is recall 98V043000?

NHTSA recall 98V043000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on March 2, 1998. It addresses: Blue bird/parking brake light. The recall affects approximately 151 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 98V043000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.