Recall 98V-043: 1998 Blue Bird Csre, 1998 Blue Bird TC2000

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall for interior lighting, reported to NHTSA on Mar 2, 1998, covering about 151 vehicles.

NHTSA number
98V-043
Report date
Mar 2, 1998
Vehicles affected
151
Owners notified
Mar 12, 1998

The problem

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

The risk

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.

The fix

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.

Notes

Owner notification began march 12, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-912-825-2021.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
ComponentInterior Lighting
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number98V043000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Blue Bird Csre1998All years
Blue Bird TC20001998All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 98V-043?

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

How is recall 98V-043 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.