Recall 12V218000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Defect Description
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."
Safety Consequence
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN |
| 2010 | BLUE BIRD | VISION |
| 2011 | BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN |
| 2011 | BLUE BIRD | VISION |
| 2012 | BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN |
| 2012 | BLUE BIRD | VISION |
| 2013 | BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN |
| 2013 | BLUE BIRD | VISION |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.