Blue Bird Service Brakes, Hydraulic Recall 08V312000

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

The fix

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.

Contacts

Blue bird recall no. R08nb. 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 08V312000.
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.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2004 Blue Bird Vision	0	17	B
2005 Blue Bird Vision	0	15	B
2006 Blue Bird Vision	0	17	B
2007 Blue Bird Vision	0	21	B
2008 Blue Bird Vision	1	30	C
2009 Blue Bird Vision	6	28	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2004 Blue Bird Vision

2005 Blue Bird Vision

2006 Blue Bird Vision

2007 Blue Bird Vision

2008 Blue Bird Vision

2009 Blue Bird Vision

Questions

Is the 08V312000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 08V312000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 08V312000 announced?

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on July 11, 2008. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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