Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #06V202000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V202000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 272 affected units, SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVES/BENDIX, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain 2007 vision school buses equipped with bendix air brakes manufactured between april 7 and may 26, 2006. the check valve inside the valve cavity may not properly seat, causing internal air leakage. this can cause a delay in the application of the spring brake to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners and replace the brake valve free of charge. the recall began on august 31, 2006. owners can contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V202000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 2006-06-08T00:00:00

Subject: Spring brake modulating valves/bendix

Component: Parking Brake

Potentially Affected Units: 272

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R06KU

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain 2007 vision school buses equipped with bendix air brakes manufactured between april 7 and may 26, 2006. the check valve inside the valve cavity may not properly seat, causing internal air leakage. this can cause a delay in the application of the spring brake to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.

Consequence Summary: The delayed parking brake application can occur without warning, leading to unintended vehicle rollaway, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or death.

Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify owners and replace the brake valve free of charge. the recall began on august 31, 2006. owners can contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-5qsh_dugf.muf2

NHTSA ID: 06V202000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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