8Affected configurations shown651Potential units affected—Latest completion context
What can happen
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.
What fixes it
Official 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.
Recall lifecycle
Repair completion history
Campaign-level completion reporting. This does not determine whether a particular VIN has been repaired.
Latest reported completion: available in the live DOT record.
Affected vehicles
Vehicle configurations connected to 12V217000
2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICANOpen vehicle record →2013 BLUE BIRD VISIONOpen vehicle record →2012 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICANOpen vehicle record →2012 BLUE BIRD VISIONOpen vehicle record →2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICANOpen vehicle record →2011 BLUE BIRD VISIONOpen vehicle record →2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICANOpen vehicle record →2010 BLUE BIRD VISIONOpen vehicle record →
Owner action
Campaign pages describe the public recall record. To determine whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall, use your VIN and verify the current status through NHTSA.