| Vehicle |
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION |
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| Manufacturer |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
5/30/2009 - 4/4/2012 |
| Recalled on |
5/16/2012 |
| Influenced by |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
5/23/2012 |
| # Affected |
31 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
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| Description |
BLUE BIRD CORPORATION (BLUE BIRD) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 THROUGH 2013 ALL AMERICAN AND VISION NON SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 30, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 4, 2012 AND EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES. THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AIR BRAKE LINES MAY HAVE BEEN CROSSED AT THE BRAKE TREADLE VALVE. INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF THE AIR BRAKE LINES AT THE AIR BRAKE TREADLE VALVE FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT OF A BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEM, INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF THE AIR BRAKE LINES COULD RESULT IN A REDUCTION OR COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKE ACTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 23, , 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242. |
| Notes |
BLUE BIRD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS R12VA.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 VISION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING, LAMP
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, DRAG, LINK, CONNECTION
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STRUCTURE
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEAT BELTS
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, LEVER AND LINKAGE, COLUMN SHIFT
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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