Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #07V258000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V258000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 5,977 affected units, PARKER SINGLE CHECK VALVE/BENDIX, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain blue bird my 2004 through 2007 vision school and transit buses manufactured between october 9, 2003, and september 21, 2006, equipped with parker single check vavles (scv) provided by bendix. the defect exists in the parker scv that connects with the supply port of the sr-7 spring brake modulating valve. after prolonged use of the parker scv, the valve body retainer may become excessively worn and eventually break apart. pieces of the parker scv can become lodged inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valve, potentially causing either leakage out of the sr-7 valve or preventing air from properly exhausting from the sr-7 valve.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V258000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 2007-06-22T00:00:00

Subject: Parker single check valve/bendix

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 5,977

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R07LY

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain blue bird my 2004 through 2007 vision school and transit buses manufactured between october 9, 2003, and september 21, 2006, equipped with parker single check vavles (scv) provided by bendix. the defect exists in the parker scv that connects with the supply port of the sr-7 spring brake modulating valve. after prolonged use of the parker scv, the valve body retainer may become excessively worn and eventually break apart. pieces of the parker scv can become lodged inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valve, potentially causing either leakage out of the sr-7 valve or preventing air from properly exhausting from the sr-7 valve.

Consequence Summary: This condition can cause a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button. these conditions can occur without warning, leading to unintended vehicle rollaway, brake drag, or in the case of loss of primary circuit, inability to modulate the spring brakes.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 07V258000

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