Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #12V217000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V217000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 651 affected units, CROSSED AIR BRAKE LINES/FMVSS 121, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Blue bird corporation (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2013 all american and vision school buses manufactured from may 30, 2009, through april 4, 2012 and equipped with air brakes. the primary and secondary air brake lines may have been crossed at the brake treadle valve. incorrect installation of the air brake lines at the air brake treadle valve fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems."

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The recall began on may 23, 2012. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V217000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2012-05-15T00:00:00
Subject: Crossed air brake lines/fmvss 121
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 651

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R12VA
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Blue bird corporation (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2013 all american and vision school buses manufactured from may 30, 2009, through april 4, 2012 and equipped with air brakes. the primary and secondary air brake lines may have been crossed at the brake treadle valve. incorrect installation of the air brake lines at the air brake treadle valve fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems."
Consequence Summary: In the event of a brake system problem, incorrect installation of the air brake lines could result in a reduction or complete loss of brake action, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The recall began on may 23, 2012. 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

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NHTSA ID: 12V217000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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