Recall 09V284000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Defect in 2008-2010 BLUE BIRD VISION
RECALL This recall affects up to 7,772 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 09V284000 |
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 7,772 |
| Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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