2009 BLUE BIRD BLUE BIRD Recall

Campaign:: 09V253000 on 07/06/2009
Component:: Service brakes, air:supply:quick release valve
Manufactured:: 07/02/2008 - 01/06/2009
Affected:: 32
Defect:: Blue bird is recalling 32 model year 2009 buses manufactured between july 3, 2008 through january 7, 2009 and sold to the u.s. general services administration for overseas use. these buses were equipped with defective haldex quick release valves (qrv). the rubber diaphragm inside the qrv may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure leakage past and/or through the diaphragm, or the development of a bubble in the diaphragm which may trap air pressure in the valve and not allow the service brakes to release.
Consequence:: Malfunction of the air brake system could result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:: Blue bird will notify owners and repair the affected vehicles free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about august 13, 2009. owners can contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes:: Blue bird's recall campaign no. r09pk.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> .

2009 BLUE BIRD BLUE BIRD TSBs (4)

Bulletin:: SU-1209
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Blue bird: procedure update information being provided regarding replacement of heater resistors on all models. no model or model years listed. *pe
Bulletin:: SM-1501
Component:: 161000 structure:frame and members
Summary:: Blue bird: information regarding the troubleshooting of failed components and identifying replacement parts, if necessary, by documentation breakdown. *pe
Bulletin:: SM1601
Component:: 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:: Blue bird troubleshooting guides: blue bird announcement of the addition of troubleshooting guides for assisting in the service of the blue bird products. these troubleshooting guides are available on the vantage website.
Bulletin:: SM1608
Component:: 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:: New blue bird support center - technical bus support: dealer memo to announce the new on-line blue bird support center for technical bus support requests.