NHTSA Campaign 11V351000 — BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2009 PARKING BRAKE
Public recall record in a structured, readable format. Campaign: 11V351000. Vehicle: BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN. Component: PARKING BRAKE.
Overview
| Campaign Number | 11V351000 |
|---|---|
| Make / Model | BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufacturer Campaign # | R11TF |
Official summary
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2011 ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 22, 2006, THROUGH AUGUST 7, 2010, AND EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL PARK BRAKE VALVE INTERLOCK FEATURE. THE OPTIONAL PARK BRAKE INTERLOCK VALVE MAY HAVE BEEN PLUMBED INCORRECTLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN INADVERTENT PARK BRAKE APPLICATION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Official consequence
INADVERTENT APPLICATION OF THE PARK BRAKE VALVE COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH WHICH COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Official remedy
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. ALL OF THE BUSES HAVE BEEN INSPECTED AND, IF NEEDED, REPAIRED. THEREFORE, AN OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER WILL NOT BE ISSUED FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.
Official notes
BLUE BIRD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS R11TF.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> .
Full record fields (non-empty)
| Record ID | 89380 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign Number | 11V351000 |
| Make | BLUE BIRD |
| Model | ALL AMERICAN |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number | R11TF |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
| Manufacturer Name | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufacturing Begin Date | 2006-09-22 |
| Manufacturing End Date | 2010-08-07 |
| Record Type Code | V |
| Potentially Affected Units | 121 |
| Action Date | 2011-07-24 |
| Initiator Code | MFR |
| Manufacturer (Display) | Blue Bird Body Company |
| Report Date | 2011-07-08 |
| Notification Date | 2011-07-11 |
| Official Summary | BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2011 ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 22, 2006, THROUGH AUGUST 7, 2010, AND EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL PARK BRAKE VALVE INTERLOCK FEATURE. THE OPTIONAL PARK BRAKE INTERLOCK VALVE MAY HAVE BEEN PLUMBED INCORRECTLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN INADVERTENT PARK BRAKE APPLICATION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
| Official Consequence | INADVERTENT APPLICATION OF THE PARK BRAKE VALVE COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH WHICH COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH. |
| Official Remedy | BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. ALL OF THE BUSES HAVE BEEN INSPECTED AND, IF NEEDED, REPAIRED. THEREFORE, AN OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER WILL NOT BE ISSUED FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242. |
| Official Notes / Contact | BLUE BIRD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS R11TF.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> . |
| NHTSA Record Key | 000042437000393650000000115 |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Do Not Sell | No |