2011 Blue Bird Vision | 2010 Blue Bird All American | 2012 Blue Bird All American | 2011 Blue Bird All American | 2013 Blue Bird All American | 2012 Blue Bird Vision | 2013 Blue Bird Vision | 2010 Blue Bird Vision — Service brakes, air
Published May 16, 2012 · Recall initiated: May 15, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V218000, published May 16, 2012 and initiated May 15, 2012. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2011 Blue Bird Vision | 2010 Blue Bird All American | 2012 Blue Bird All American | 2011 Blue Bird All American | 2013 Blue Bird All American | 2012 Blue Bird Vision | 2013 Blue Bird Vision | 2010 Blue Bird Vision — Service brakes, air.
What's the hazard
BLUE BIRD CORPORATION (BLUE BIRD) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 THROUGH 2013 ALL AMERICAN AND VISION NON SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 30, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 4, 2012 AND EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES. THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AIR BRAKE LINES MAY HAVE BEEN CROSSED AT THE BRAKE TREADLE VALVE. INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF THE AIR BRAKE LINES AT THE AIR BRAKE TREADLE VALVE FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
What to do
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 23, , 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Model
- VISION
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Lot
- 2011 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2012 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2012 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2013 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2010 BLUE BIRD VISION
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Blue Bird Vision | 2010 Blue Bird All American | 2012 Blue Bird All American | 2011 Blue Bird All American | 2013 Blue Bird All American | 2012 Blue Bird Vision | 2013 Blue Bird Vision | 2010 Blue Bird Vision — Service brakes, air recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V218000 on May 16, 2012. Reported hazard: BLUE BIRD CORPORATION (BLUE BIRD) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 THROUGH 2013 ALL AMERICAN AND VISION NON SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 30, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 4, 2012 AND EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES. THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AIR BRAKE LINES MAY HAVE BEEN CROSSED AT THE BRAKE TREADLE VALVE. INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF THE AIR BRAKE LINES AT THE AIR BRAKE TREADLE VALVE FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
What should I do if I have this product?
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 23, , 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BLUE BIRD. Model: VISION.