Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #09V253000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V253000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 32 affected units, QUICK RELEASE VALVES, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Blue bird is recalling 32 model year 2009 buses manufactured between july 3, 2008 through january 7, 2009 and sold to the u.s. General services administration for overseas use. these buses were equipped with defective haldex quick release valves (qrv). the rubber diaphragm inside the qrv may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure leakage past and/or through the diaphragm, or the development of a bubble in the diaphragm which may trap air pressure in the valve and not allow the service brakes to release.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners and repair the affected vehicles free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about august 13, 2009. owners can contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V253000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 2009-07-07T00:00:00

Subject: Quick release valves

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 32

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R09PK

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Blue bird is recalling 32 model year 2009 buses manufactured between july 3, 2008 through january 7, 2009 and sold to the u.s. General services administration for overseas use. these buses were equipped with defective haldex quick release valves (qrv). the rubber diaphragm inside the qrv may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure leakage past and/or through the diaphragm, or the development of a bubble in the diaphragm which may trap air pressure in the valve and not allow the service brakes to release.

Consequence Summary: Malfunction of the air brake system could result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify owners and repair the affected vehicles free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about august 13, 2009. owners can 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-gi6v~58bi_6iv5

NHTSA ID: 09V253000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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