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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Vehicle |
2007 BLUE BIRD VISION |
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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 |
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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
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