Investigation PE08038: 2004–2009 Blue Bird Vision

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Jun 4, 2008

Closed

Aug 4, 2008

Model years

2004–2009

Subject

Hydraulic brake hose chafing/leaking

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary

In april, 2008, odi received a letter from the missouri state highway patrol alleging that their field inspectorswerefinding hydraulic brake hoses that werebeing cut or crushed by the sharp edges of the bus body at the firewall.they also supplied information on one bus that experienced total brake loss due to the brake hose being cut. Further field work by odi increased thenumber of complaints to a total of seven.after discussions with odi and further review of field incidents, blue bird has decided to initiate a safety recall to inspect, replace and or reposition the brake hoses of concern. This recall action resolves the issues raised by this investigation. Accordingly, this investigation is closed.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 2009 Blue Bird Vision6 complaints