Recall 08V312000: 2004–2009 Blue Bird Vision

Report received

Jul 11, 2008

Manufacturer

Blue bird body company

Potentially affected

5,422vehicles

Model years

2004–2009

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

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2004 Blue Bird Vision0 complaints
• 2005 Blue Bird Vision1 complaints
• 2006 Blue Bird Vision0 complaints
• 2007 Blue Bird Vision3 complaints
• 2008 Blue Bird Vision1 complaints
• 2009 Blue Bird Vision6 complaints