The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V217000·Announced 2012-05-15

Blue Bird Recalls School Buses Due to Air Brake Line Installation Error

Blue Bird is recalling 2010-2013 Vision and All American school buses because crossed air brake lines could cause a loss of braking.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that could result in a complete loss of brake action, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2013 All American and Vision school buses manufactured between May 30, 2009, and April 4, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with air brakes and may have primary and secondary air brake lines crossed at the brake treadle valve. This incorrect installation fails to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."

In the event of a brake system problem, the incorrect installation of the air brake lines could result in a reduction or complete loss of brake action, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects 651 vehicles.

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 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BLUE BIRD VISION, ALL AMERICAN
Brand
BLUE BIRD
Manufacturer
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
651

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • VISION
  • ALL AMERICAN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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