Recall 06V355000: 2007 Blue Bird Vision

Report received

Sep 13, 2006

Manufacturer

Blue bird body company

Potentially affected

56vehicles

Model years

2007

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Certain my 2007 blue bird vision school buses equipped with air brakes manufactured from august 17 through september 5, 2006. An incorrect fitting was designed into the subassembly for the rear axle brake valve module. A standard 90 degree elbow was used where a 90 degree check valve should have been used. These buses fail to conform to the bleed down requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "brake systems.

Possible consequence

In the event of a catastrophic line failure, the emergency brakes will apply without warning, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began on september 29, 2006. Owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2007 Blue Bird Vision3 complaints