2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN RECALL - #09V285000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING 1,709 MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 ALL AMERICAN FRONT ENGINE SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 27, 2007 THROUGH JULY 2, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH "07" ENGINES, AIR BRAKES AND SPRING SUSPENSIONS. WHEN THE BUS IS LOADED WITH PASSENGERS, THE SPRINGS COMPRESS WHICH COULD ALLOW THE AIR BRAKE HOSE TO CONTACT THE DRIVE LINE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Vehicle |
2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN |
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Manufacturer |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
Manufactured between |
2/27/2007 - 7/2/2009 |
Recalled on |
7/23/2009 |
Influenced by |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
Owners Notified on |
9/23/2009 |
# Affected |
1,709 |
Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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Description |
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING 1,709 MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 ALL AMERICAN FRONT ENGINE SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 27, 2007 THROUGH JULY 2, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH "07" ENGINES, AIR BRAKES AND SPRING SUSPENSIONS. WHEN THE BUS IS LOADED WITH PASSENGERS, THE SPRINGS COMPRESS WHICH COULD ALLOW THE AIR BRAKE HOSE TO CONTACT THE DRIVE LINE. |
Consequences |
REPEATED CONTACT OF THE AIR BRAKE HOSE ON THE DRIVE LINE MAY CAUSE THE AIR BRAKE HOSE TO RUPTURE REDUCING THE BRAKING CAPACITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
Corrective action |
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-422-2242. |
Notes |
BLUE BIRD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. R09PR.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
See also |
2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION
2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STEERING
2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS
2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STRUCTURE
2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM
2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT
2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for PARKING BRAKE
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