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2007 BLUE BIRD VISION RECALL - #06V355000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

CERTAIN MY 2007 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 17 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 5, 2006. AN INCORRECT FITTING WAS DESIGNED INTO THE SUBASSEMBLY FOR THE REAR AXLE BRAKE VALVE MODULE. A STANDARD 90 DEGREE ELBOW WAS USED WHERE A 90 DEGREE CHECK VALVE SHOULD HAVE BEEN USED. THESE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE BLEED DOWN REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "BRAKE SYSTEMS.

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Vehicle 2007 BLUE BIRD VISION Manufacturer BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY Manufactured between 1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 Recalled on 9/15/2006 Influenced by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY Owners Notified on 9/29/2006 # Affected 56 Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR   Description CERTAIN MY 2007 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 17 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 5, 2006. AN INCORRECT FITTING WAS DESIGNED INTO THE SUBASSEMBLY FOR THE REAR AXLE BRAKE VALVE MODULE. A STANDARD 90 DEGREE ELBOW WAS USED WHERE A 90 DEGREE CHECK VALVE SHOULD HAVE BEEN USED. THESE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE BLEED DOWN REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "BRAKE SYSTEMS. Consequences IN THE EVENT OF A CATASTROPHIC LINE FAILURE, THE EMERGENCY BRAKES WILL APPLY WITHOUT WARNING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Corrective action BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242. Notes BLUE BIRD RECALL NO. R06KY.CUSTOMERS MAY 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 2007 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, AIR 2007 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES 2007 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, SWITCH/WIRING 2007 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2007 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE 2007 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE 2007 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for PARKING BRAKE 2007 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for PARKING BRAKE 2007 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS 2007 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS 2007 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2007 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2007 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES 2007 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS 2007 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2007 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2007 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 2007 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS 2007 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STRUCTURE 2007 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2007 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2007 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2007 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2007 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for PARKING BRAKE 2007 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for PARKING BRAKE