NHTSA Recall 03V498000: Service brakes, air
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 417 vehicles. It affects 2004 Blue Bird Vision.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V498000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R03HL |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Report received | December 4, 2003 |
| Owner notification | December 8, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain conventional style school buses, only those equippped with air brakes, the underhood firewall location of the air brake manifold may permit rainwater entry into the parking brake exhaust port fitting of the manifold. In freezing weather, this water could form ice blocking the exhaust port. When this occurs, the parking brake does not operate as designed.
Safety risk
In the event that this condition should occur and the parking brake failed to apply, the bus could roll away, resulting in property damage or personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will modify these vehicles. Owner notification began on december 8, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes
Blue bird recall no. R03hl.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V498000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird Vision | 2004 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.