NHTSA recall 08V312000
Service brakes, hydraulic
Blue Bird Vision
Reported Jul 11, 20085,422 vehicles affectedBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYMaker’s number R08NBBuilt Jan 11, 2004 – Apr 22, 2008
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The 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.