Blue Bird Blue Bird 2009
Model Blue Bird made in 2009 by Blue Bird got 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding unknown or other. There was one recall concerning service brakes, air .
Model 2009
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - QUICK RELEASE VALVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V253000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 07/03/2008 to 01/07/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 32 | 08/14/2009 | ODI | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 07/07/2009 | 07/07/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling 32 model year 2009 buses manufactured between july 3, 2008 through january 7, 2009 and sold to the u.s. general services administration for overseas use. these buses were equipped with defective haldex quick release valves (qrv). the rubber diaphragm inside the qrv may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure leakage past and/or through the diaphragm, or the development of a bubble in the diaphragm which may trap air pressure in the valve and not allow the service brakes to release. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Malfunction of the air brake system could result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and repair the affected vehicles free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about august 13, 2009. owners can contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign no. r09pk.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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| SU-1209 | 06/05/2012 | 10044287 | Blue bird: procedure update information being provided regarding replacement of heater resistors on all models. no model or model years listed. *pe | 06/05/2012 | |