2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN RECALL - #12V277000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 ALL AMERICAN REAR ENGINE SCHOOL BUSES AND ONE AFTERMARKET BRAKE TREADLE VALVE. THE AFFECTED BUSES WERE MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 9, 2011, THROUGH MARCH 9, 2012. THE BRAKE VALVE PLUNGER MAY FRACTURE DURING BRAKE APPLICATION, RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKE PEDAL ANGLE AND TRAVEL. THIS CONDITION MAY LIMIT THE DRIVER?S ABILITY TO DELIVER FULL PRESSURE FROM THE FOOT BRAKE VALVE. THERE IS ALSO A POTENTIAL THAT THE BRAKE PLUNGER COULD BECOME LODGED AND NOT ALLOW RELEASE OF THE SERVICE BRAKES.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN |
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| Manufacturer |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
12/9/2011 - 3/9/2012 |
| Recalled on |
6/19/2012 |
| Influenced by |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
7/30/2012 |
| # Affected |
13 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT |
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| Description |
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 ALL AMERICAN REAR ENGINE SCHOOL BUSES AND ONE AFTERMARKET BRAKE TREADLE VALVE. THE AFFECTED BUSES WERE MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 9, 2011, THROUGH MARCH 9, 2012. THE BRAKE VALVE PLUNGER MAY FRACTURE DURING BRAKE APPLICATION, RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKE PEDAL ANGLE AND TRAVEL. THIS CONDITION MAY LIMIT THE DRIVER?S ABILITY TO DELIVER FULL PRESSURE FROM THE FOOT BRAKE VALVE. THERE IS ALSO A POTENTIAL THAT THE BRAKE PLUNGER COULD BECOME LODGED AND NOT ALLOW RELEASE OF THE SERVICE BRAKES. |
| Consequences |
EITHER CONDITION COULD REDUCE BRAKING ABILITY AND/OR LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
ALL OF THE AFFECTED BUSES AND THE ONE AFTERMARKET TREADLE VALVE WERE SOLD THROUGH A-Z BUS SALES, A BLUE BIRD BUS DEALER. BLUE BIRD HAS REPORTED THAT ALL THE BUSES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED. THEREFORE, AN OWNER NOTIFICATION NOTICE WILL NOT BE ISSUED FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242. |
| Notes |
BLUE BIRD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS R12VF.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 |
2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT
2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS
2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STRUCTURE
2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STEERING
2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STEERING
2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM
2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM
2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM
2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEAT BELTS
2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS
2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT
2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for PARKING BRAKE
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