Recall 08V-312: 2004–2009 Blue Bird Vision

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall for service brakes, hydraulic, reported to NHTSA on Jul 11, 2008, covering about 5,422 vehicles.

NHTSA number
08V-312
Report date
Jul 11, 2008
Vehicles affected
5,422
Owners notified
Aug 8, 2008

The problem

The hydraulic brake hoses from the master cylinder to the chassis frame may have been improperly routed or retained on certain 2004 through 2009 my blue bird vision conventional school and transit buses manufactured from january 11, 2004 through april 22, 2008.

The risk

Improper routing or retention of the hydraulic brake hoses may result in brake hoses chaffing against the bus body and/or chassis components which could cause a leak in the hydraulic brake system resulting in reduced braking capacity which could result in a crash.

The fix

Blue bird will notify owners and inspect and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began on august 8, 2008. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Notes

Blue bird recall no. R08nb.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.

Recall details

ManufacturerBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
ComponentService Brakes, Hydraulic
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number08V312000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Blue Bird Vision2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 08V-312?

The hydraulic brake hoses from the master cylinder to the chassis frame may have been improperly routed or retained on certain 2004 through 2009 my blue bird vision conventional school and transit buses manufactured from january 11, 2004 through april 22, 2008.

How is recall 08V-312 fixed?

Blue bird will notify owners and inspect and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began on august 8, 2008. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.