NHTSA recall 09V214000
Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Blue Bird Vision
Reported Jun 11, 2009377 vehicles affectedBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYMaker’s number R09PGBuilt May 13, 2008 – May 17, 2009
The defect
Blue bird IS recalling 377 model year 2009 and 2010 vision conventional school buses manufactured from may 13, 2008 through may 17, 2009, equipped with propane engines. the power steering return hose may leak and/or fail resulting in loss of hydraulic steering assist.
The risk
Loss of power steering assist could result in a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on july 30, 2009. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-422-2242.