NHTSA Recall 06V355000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V355000; Date: Sep. 13, 2006
In the event of a catastrophic line failure, the emergency brakes will apply without warning, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Blue Bird Vision
Component: Air Brake
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 56
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 29, 2006
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