The problem
Certain my 2007 blue bird vision school buses equipped with air brakes manufactured from august 17 through september 5, 2006. An incorrect fitting was designed into the subassembly for the rear axle brake valve module. A standard 90 degree elbow was used where a 90 degree check valve should have been used. These buses fail to conform to the bleed down requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "Brake systems.
The risk
In the event of a catastrophic line failure, the emergency brakes will apply without warning, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The fix
Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began on september 29, 2006. Owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.
Contacts
Blue bird recall no. R06ky. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Blue Bird dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 06V355000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.