NHTSA Recall 09V284000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V284000; Date: Jul. 23, 2009
Loss of power steering assist could result in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Blue Bird Vision; 2009 Blue Bird Vision; 2010 Blue Bird Vision
Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 7,772
Recall Summary:
Blue bird is recalling 7,772 model year 2008 through 2010 vision school buses manufactured from March 27, 2007 through June 10, 2009. The lid gasket on the power steering reservoir may deteriorate and contaminate the power steering fluid which could result in a loss of power steering assist.
How to Fix:
Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall campaign began on August 11, 2009. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Recall Notes:
Blue bird recall campaign no. R09ph. 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 11, 2009
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