Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
BLUE BIRD
Model Of Vehicle
VISION
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
07V258000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Check Valve
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Start Of Manufacture
20031009
End Of Manufacture
20060921
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5977
Date Owners Notified
20070930
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Date Report Received
20070622
Make Campaign Number
R07LY