NHTSA Recall 08V312000: Service brakes, hydraulic
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,422 vehicles. It affects 2004–2009 Blue Bird Vision.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V312000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R08NB |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Report received | July 11, 2008 |
| Owner notification | August 8, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
The hydraulic brake hoses from the master cylinder to the chassis frame may have been improperly routed or retained on certain 2004 through 2009 my blue bird vision conventional school and transit buses manufactured from january 11, 2004 through april 22, 2008.
Safety risk
Improper routing or retention of the hydraulic brake hoses may result in brake hoses chaffing against the bus body and/or chassis components which could cause a leak in the hydraulic brake system resulting in reduced braking capacity which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify owners and inspect and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began on august 8, 2008. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes
Blue bird recall no. R08nb.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V312000
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.