2009 BLUE BIRD VISION RECALL - #09V075000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : COOLING SYSTEM : FAN
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING 3,419 MY 2008 AND 2009 VISION CONVENTIONAL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 18, 2007 THROUGH OCTOBER 29, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C7 AND C7 07 ENGINES. INCORRECT BOLTS AND/OR SPACERS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED TO ATTACH THE FAN BLADE TO THE FAN CLUTCH.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2009 BLUE BIRD VISION |
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| Manufacturer |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
1/18/2007 - 10/29/2008 |
| Recalled on |
3/9/2009 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
4/7/2009 |
| # Affected |
3,419 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
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| Description |
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING 3,419 MY 2008 AND 2009 VISION CONVENTIONAL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 18, 2007 THROUGH OCTOBER 29, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C7 AND C7 07 ENGINES. INCORRECT BOLTS AND/OR SPACERS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED TO ATTACH THE FAN BLADE TO THE FAN CLUTCH. |
| Consequences |
AS A RESULT, THE FAN BLADE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE CLUTCH AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS IN OR NEAR THE FRONT OF THE BUS. THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE SERVICED WITH THE HOOD OPEN AND THE ENGINE RUNNING UNTIL THE BOLTS/SPACERS HAVE BEEN INSPECTED AND, IF NEEDED, REPLACED. |
| Corrective action |
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 7, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242. |
| Notes |
BLUE BIRD'S RECALL NUMBER R09PD.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 VISION Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2009 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2009 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2009 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2009 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2009 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
2009 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS
2009 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
2009 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS
2009 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
2009 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2009 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2009 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2009 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2009 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2009 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2009 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2009 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
2009 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2009 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STRUCTURE
2009 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2009 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2009 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2009 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2009 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2009 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STARTER ASSEMBLY
2009 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2009 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2009 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STARTER ASSEMBLY
2009 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2009 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
2009 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
2009 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2009 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2009 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for PARKING BRAKE
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