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2010-2013 Blue Bird All American and Blue Bird Vision recall: service brakes, air

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on May 15, 2012. It covers about 651 vehicles.

vehicles affected
651
reported
May 15, 2012
owners notified
May 23, 2012
related complaints
4

Service brakes, air

What is wrong
Blue bird corporation (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2013 all american and vision 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."
Risk
In the event of a brake system problem, incorrect installation of the air brake lines could result in a reduction or complete loss of brake action, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 12V217000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about brakes problems.

2010 Blue Bird All American2011 Blue Bird All American2012 Blue Bird All American2013 Blue Bird All American2010 Blue Bird Vision2011 Blue Bird Vision2012 Blue Bird Vision2013 Blue Bird Vision

Questions about recall 12V217000

Is there a recall on the 2010-2013 Blue Bird All American and Blue Bird Vision service brakes, air?

Yes. Recall 12V217000, reported on May 15, 2012, covers about 651 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V217000?

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.

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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