Recall
Blue Bird Vision — 09V214000
NHTSA ID
09V214000
Make
Blue Bird
Model
Vision
Years Affected
2009
Recall Date
2009-06-11
Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Units Affected
377
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
R09PG
Summary
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING 377 MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 VISION CONVENTIONAL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 13, 2008 THROUGH MAY 17, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH PROPANE ENGINES. THE POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE MAY LEAK AND/OR FAIL RESULTING IN LOSS OF HYDRAULIC STEERING ASSIST.
Consequence
LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 30, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-422-2242.