Blue Bird Vision (2005) – 08V312000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

BLUE BIRD

Model Of Vehicle

VISION

Year

2005

Recall Campaign Number

08V312000

Component Description

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Blue Bird Body Company

Start Of Manufacture

20040111

End Of Manufacture

20080422

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

5422

Date Owners Notified

20080808

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Blue Bird Body Company

Date Report Received

20080711

Make Campaign Number

R08NB

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard