NHTSA Recall 07V275000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V275000; Date: Jun. 26, 2007
The delayed parking brake application can occur without warning, leading to unintended vehicle rollaway.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Blue Bird All American; 2008 Blue Bird All American; 2007 Blue Bird Vision; 2008 Blue Bird Vision
Component: Parking Brake
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 4,530
Recall Summary:
Certain my 2007 and 2008 blue bird vision and all american school and transit buses manufactured between December 1, 2005, and may 24, 2007, and equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valves. The internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.
How to Fix:
Blue bird will notify owners and provide a free remedy. The recall began on September 30, 2007. Owners can contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.
Recall Notes:
Blue bird recall no. R07lx. 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 30, 2007
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