PARKING BRAKE
Published July 11, 2011 · Recall initiated: July 8, 2011
What's the hazard
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2011 ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 22, 2006, THROUGH AUGUST 7, 2010, AND EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL PARK BRAKE VALVE INTERLOCK FEATURE. THE OPTIONAL PARK BRAKE INTERLOCK VALVE MAY HAVE BEEN PLUMBED INCORRECTLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN INADVERTENT PARK BRAKE APPLICATION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
What to do
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. ALL OF THE BUSES HAVE BEEN INSPECTED AND, IF NEEDED, REPAIRED. THEREFORE, AN OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER WILL NOT BE ISSUED FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.
Recall details
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Model
- ALL AMERICAN
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Lot
- 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2007 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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