Steering: hydraulic power assist systemRecall 09V-214 · 2009–2010 Blue Bird Vision
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall 09V-214 covers 377 2009–2010 Blue Bird Vision for a steering: hydraulic power assist system problem, reported to NHTSA on June 11, 2009.
Source: NHTSA recall 09V214000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING 377 MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 VISION CONVENTIONAL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 13, 2008 THROUGH MAY 17, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH PROPANE ENGINES. THE POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE MAY LEAK AND/OR FAIL RESULTING IN LOSS OF HYDRAULIC STEERING ASSIST.
The risk
LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 30, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-422-2242.
BLUE BIRD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. R09PG.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A>.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 13, 2008 to May 17, 2009. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.