Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #06V355000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V355000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 56 affected units, FMVSS 121/EMERGENCY BRAKES, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain my 2007 blue bird vision school buses equipped with air brakes manufactured from august 17 through september 5, 2006. an incorrect fitting was designed into the subassembly for the rear axle brake valve module. a standard 90 degree elbow was used where a 90 degree check valve should have been used. these buses fail to conform to the bleed down requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "brake systems.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the recall began on september 29, 2006. owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V355000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 2006-09-13T00:00:00

Subject: Fmvss 121/emergency brakes

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 56

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R06KY

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain my 2007 blue bird vision school buses equipped with air brakes manufactured from august 17 through september 5, 2006. an incorrect fitting was designed into the subassembly for the rear axle brake valve module. a standard 90 degree elbow was used where a 90 degree check valve should have been used. these buses fail to conform to the bleed down requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "brake systems.

Consequence Summary: In the event of a catastrophic line failure, the emergency brakes will apply without warning, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the recall began on september 29, 2006. owners may 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-bc5s-y89g-b6gg

NHTSA ID: 06V355000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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