Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
PARKING BRAKE
07V275000BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY V (Vehicle)453009/30/2007MFRBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY06/26/200706/27/2007
Defect SummaryCertain my 2007 and 2008 blue bird vision and all american school and transit buses manufactured between december 1, 2005, and may 24, 2007, and equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valves. the internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.
Consequence SummaryThe delayed parking brake application can occur without warning, leading to unintended vehicle rollaway.
Corrective SummaryBlue bird will notify owners and provide a free remedy. the recall began on september 30, 2007. owners can contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.
NotesBlue bird recall no. r07lx.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration