8Affected configurations shown31Potential 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 12V218000
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.