NHTSA Recall 09V285000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V285000; Date: Jul. 23, 2009
Repeated contact of the air brake hose on the drive line may cause the air brake hose to rupture reducing the braking capacity which could result in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Blue Bird All American; 2010 Blue Bird All American
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 1,709
Recall Summary:
Blue bird is recalling 1,709 model year 2009 and 2010 all american front engine school buses manufactured from February 27, 2007 through July 2, 2009, equipped with "07" engines, air brakes and spring suspensions. When the bus is loaded with passengers, the springs compress which could allow the air brake hose to contact the drive line.
How to Fix:
Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on September 23, 2009. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-422-2242.
Recall Notes:
Blue bird's recall campaign no. R09pr. 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: Sep 23, 2009
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