Steering: hydraulic power assist systemRecall 09V-284 · 2008–2010 Blue Bird Vision
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall 09V-284 covers 7,772 2008–2010 Blue Bird Vision for a steering: hydraulic power assist system problem, reported to NHTSA on July 23, 2009.
Source: NHTSA recall 09V284000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING 7,772 MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 VISION SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 27, 2007 THROUGH JUNE 10, 2009. THE LID GASKET ON THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR MAY DETERIORATE AND CONTAMINATE THE POWER STEERING FLUID WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER 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 CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON AUGUST 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.
BLUE BIRD RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. R09PH.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 March 27, 2007 to June 10, 2009. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER ASSIST STEERINGNHTSA