Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #11V351000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V351000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 121 affected units, PARK BRAKE VALVE INTERLOCK, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 all american school buses manufactured from september 22, 2006, through august 7, 2010, and equipped with optional park brake valve interlock feature. the optional park brake interlock valve may have been plumbed incorrectly which could result in inadvertent park brake application without prior warning.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. all of the buses have been inspected and, if needed, repaired. therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V351000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2011-07-08T00:00:00
Subject: Park brake valve interlock
Component: Parking Brake
Potentially Affected Units: 121

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R11TF
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 all american school buses manufactured from september 22, 2006, through august 7, 2010, and equipped with optional park brake valve interlock feature. the optional park brake interlock valve may have been plumbed incorrectly which could result in inadvertent park brake application without prior warning.
Consequence Summary: Inadvertent application of the park brake valve could cause a vehicle crash which could result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. all of the buses have been inspected and, if needed, repaired. therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. 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-qjbj~gfxi.n79b
NHTSA ID: 11V351000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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