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2009-2010 Blue Bird All American recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on July 23, 2009. It covers about 1,709 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,709
reported
Jul 23, 2009
owners notified
Sep 23, 2009

Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

What is wrong
Blue bird is recalling 1,709 model year 2009 and 2010 all american front engine school buses manufactured from february 27, 2007 through july 2, 2009, equipped with "07" engines, air brakes and spring suspensions. When the bus is loaded with passengers, the springs compress which could allow the air brake hose to contact the drive line.
Risk
Repeated contact of the air brake hose on the drive line may cause the air brake hose to rupture reducing the braking capacity which could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on september 23, 2009. Owners may contact blue bird at 1‑478‑422‑2242.

Recall number 09V285000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 09V285000

Is there a recall on the 2009-2010 Blue Bird All American hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?

Yes. Recall 09V285000, reported on July 23, 2009, covers about 1,709 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V285000?

Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on september 23, 2009. Owners may contact blue bird at 1‑478‑422‑2242.

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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