NHTSA recall 07V275000
Parking brake
Blue Bird All American and 1 more
Reported Jun 26, 20074,530 vehicles affectedBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYMaker’s number R07LX
The defect
Certain 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.
The risk
The delayed parking brake application can occur without warning, leading to unintended vehicle rollaway.
The remedy
Blue 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.