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2009 Blue Bird Blue Bird recall: quick release valve

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on July 7, 2009. It covers about 32 vehicles.

vehicles affected
32
reported
Jul 7, 2009
owners notified
Aug 14, 2009

Service brakes, air: supply: quick release valve

What is wrong
Blue bird is recalling 32 model year 2009 buses manufactured between july 3, 2008 through january 7, 2009 and sold to the u.s. General services administration for overseas use. These buses were equipped with defective haldex quick release valves (qrv). The rubber diaphragm inside the qrv may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure leakage past and/or through the diaphragm, or the development of a bubble in the diaphragm which may trap air pressure in the valve and not allow the service brakes to release.
Risk
Malfunction of the air brake system could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify owners and repair the affected vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about august 13, 2009. Owners can contact blue bird at 1‑478‑822‑2242.

Recall number 09V253000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 09V253000

Is there a recall on the 2009 Blue Bird Blue Bird quick release valve?

Yes. Recall 09V253000, reported on July 7, 2009, covers about 32 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V253000?

Blue bird will notify owners and repair the affected vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about august 13, 2009. Owners can contact blue bird at 1‑478‑822‑2242.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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