Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #08V312000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V312000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 5,422 affected units, HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSE CHAFFING, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.
Recall Overview
NHTSA ID: 08V312000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2008-07-11T00:00:00
Subject: Hydraulic brake hose chaffing
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Potentially Affected Units: 5,422
Details
MFR Campaign Number: R08NB
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.
Safety Information
Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A
Metadata
SID: row-cub6_76av.gmej
NHTSA ID: 08V312000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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